Build a countertop

Build a countertop

Here’s an ambitious project for the DIYer: building a countertop — from scratch.

It’s easy if you’re using concrete, per Fu-Tung Cheng’s “Concrete Countertops Made Simple” (The Taunton Press; $21.95).

The book and DVD guide explain in detail the seven-step process, from making a template to installation. Color photos accompany the instructions along with “tool boxes” that show what materials to use.

Why concrete? It’s timeless, earthy, affordable and different.