During a kitchen renovation, there are countless decisions to make, and the last thing you want is to hem and haw over each one. At the same time, rushing into hasty choices can lead to regrets later ...

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 ...

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The cost of granite is dictated not by quality or country of origin so much as availability: Price is directly related to where a stone falls on the spectrum of ubiquitous (level one) to exotic (level ...

We are in love with nature — but also with technology — so which is better when you build or remodel a home? Natural products such as wood or wool? Or a ­man-made substitute, such as laminate or nylon ...

Engineered quartz and natural stone have long battled for the countertop crown in the kitchen. For the first time, quartz has surpassed stone, according to the 2019 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. When ...

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Quartz and quartzite countertops look similar, but they're both manufactured in different ways with different durability, care, and costs. Quartz and quartzite countertops have taken kitchens (and ...