Marble countertops are eye-catchingly beautiful. They’re a stunning and luxurious addition to any home, and while they’re timeless and elegant, many people shy away from them for one reason: etching. What is etching? Marble is a relatively soft stone with a calcium carbonate makeup. Because of this molecular makeup, marble is susceptible (more)

House hunters and rehabbers typically know that they want natural stone in their kitchens if they can fit it in the budget. There is a lot of information about natural stone counters on the world wide web, which means there's also a lot of misinformation. Even being such a popular (more)

Choosing new countertops is exciting! But it can also be a daunting task. There are so many options; it can be difficult even to know where to begin. Choosing the right countertop doesn’t have to be hard, though, if you narrow your options down by identifying your wants and needs and balancing (more)

Maybe you just moved into a new home or maybe you’ve been living there for a while. Your kitchen is great! It’s functional and spacious and everything you ever wanted in a kitchen. Except, it’s also kind of… traditional. Which is a nicer way of saying dated. All that oak. (more)

Most people think of countertops when they picture natural stone slabs, but the kitchen island and bathroom sink aren’t the only place these slabs fit in. They’re now taking over the rest of the bathroom and moving into the shower to replace tile and plastic surrounds. Full stone slabs in (more)