The cheapest type of countertops is laminate. These countertops are made from wood and plastic, and come in a wide variety of styles. They are however, also the most easily damaged. Tile countertops are also fairly inexpensive and DIY friendly. Though, as your countertops tend towards the cheaper end, they won’t be as popular with buyers looking for high-end or luxury. With stone like granite or quartz you’ll raise the value of the home much higher than with the cheaper countertops.