December 16, 2024

One of our recent blog posts tackled the question of testing marble countertops to see if they need resealing. This post is a follow-up. It will answer a new but related question: what kinds of sealers are available for granite and marble? As you read, bear in mind that the information is general in nature. […]

December 13, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in the position of showcasing a home improvement project only to discover that it is no longer the center of attention six months down the road? If things are really bad, you might discover that no one really cares anymore. How disappointing is that? Pretty disappointing, which is why we […]

July 5, 2024

We have heard more than one person describe natural stone countertops as works of art for the kitchen. How could we disagree? Stone countertops are naturally beautiful and gloriously unique. Yet they are prone to a specific type of damage that can ruin everything. That damage is known as etching. Etching is most likely to […]

February 16, 2024

You have done all the research and run the numbers. You are finally ready to replace those old laminate countertops with quartz. Yet there is still one nagging thought in the back of your mind: you’re not really sure about the typical lifespan of new quartz countertops. Are they worth the investment? We want to […]