Is your kitchen countertop looking a little beat-up these days? It's got chips, dents and dings -- and a new one with ceramic tile just isn't in your budget? Is that what's bothering you? Well cheer up because here's an affordable answer. Just install ceramic tile right on top of your existing plastic laminate top. Think it can't be done? Think again. Start by removing the sink and covering the cabinets with heavy paper or cardboard. Next use a circular saw to cut off the bullnose edge and rear backsplash. Then smooth out any uneven spots with a handsaw, belt sander and coarse sandpaper. Also lightly sand the entire top to create a better bond surface. Then install the tile on thinset adhesive applied with a grooved trowel. Let your tile set up overnight, and then grout it, using a rubber grout float and a damp sponge. When it dries, buff it with a soft, dry cloth and reinstall your sink. Then invite the neighbors over. And that's the On The House tip for today.