A kitchen countertop with open shelving and an oven in the background - lera lysenko/Shutterstock If your kitchen countertop is looking drab, you might be considering a replacement. But countertop ...

When you're tired of your old kitchen countertops and are ready for a change, you need to take several steps before a kitchen countertop installation. One of the first steps is deciding exactly what ...

Both stones are very durable and a good choice for their stay-ing power, While quartz can best withstand scratching and water ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

You're likely wondering about the pros and cons of quartz vs. granite countertops. Here I will outline the geology of granite and quartz, their source, physical attributes, durability, and ...

They’re materials long associated with expensive, custom kitchens — natural stone, stained concrete and granite. But now ordinary homeowners pinching pennies can have high-end looking countertops at a ...

A score of years ago, I attended a cabinet-making course at an Elizabethan manor in Dorset, England. Though the manor was filled with historic curiosities, what fascinated me was the kitchen ...

Granite is a natural substance taken from quarries, while quartz is manufactured. Both are durable, but granite requires you to reapply sealant every few years ...