And, just as importantly: Can you do anything to protect your beautiful natural-stone features, even if they are situated just under a west-facing window? It’s summertime, and the sun is…
Granite is a very popular home-surface material — and for good reason. If you have countertops, backsplashes or floors formed from granite, you’re in luck. Granite is durable and has…
Did you know your typical, common household cleaner is doing more harm than good when it comes to cleaning your granite countertops? If you’re investing in natural-stone surfaces, then it…
If you’re considering natural-stone flooring for your home, knowing the differences between porous stone and non-porous stone is important. Unlike manmade flooring solutions, natural stone is an organic substance that…
If there’s anything we’ve learned from more than 20 years of House Hunters now (crazy, right?), it’s that granite countertops are a timeless staple of any good kitchen. On every…
Over the past few decades, natural stone has quickly become one of the most popular building materials for home renovations as well as new build amenities. Whether it be for…
In this continually changing landscape of health concerns, it’s more important than ever to stay informed on best health practices — especially when dealing with food-prep surfaces such as your…
Forged over the course of thousands of years through intense heat and immense pressure deep underground, granite is tough stuff. However, that doesn’t mean it’s completely impervious to damage. Accidents,…
Homeowners who choose granite countertops often request a honed and polished finish for their stone. The ultra-glossy look of darker granite is very popular in the kitchen and in the…
Oil and grease stains on granite countertops are unmistakably dark. In some cases, they may also feature some coloring that corresponds to the natural or synthetic pigments of the staining…
In just about every household where granite is installed, there’s a chance of soap stains occasionally forming. Floor tiles, countertops, and vertical panels, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms, are bound…
In one of the most talked-about celebrity real estate deals of 2019, veteran Hollywood actor Jeff Bridges sold his Montecito estate, located in Southern California, to media mogul Oprah Winfrey….
There are various stains that properly sealed granite will be able to withstand, and water is one of them—as long as it’s wiped up promptly and not left to sit…
As durable as granite is, there are situations that could lead to surface discoloration. Most of the time, what you perceive as being an off-color spot on your granite floor…
In certain settings, the chemical compound known as acetone is used as a cleaner. Also known as propanone, acetone is a solvent used in many industrial laboratories for general cleaning,…
When looking at the most fabulous properties on the market these days, you can almost always count on marble or granite being part of the listing description. In November 2019,…
Granite flooring and countertops are among the highlights of the most interesting celebrity real estate listings in 2019. Director F. Gary Gray, known for films such as The Italian Job,…
When real estate listings make news headlines, it’s either because they’re historic, spectacular, or expensive. With regard to the latter two, you can almost always expect to find natural stone…
When reviewing celebrity real estate deals and listings in 2019, granite countertops seem to be a recurring theme. They can be found in the kitchen of Jennifer Garner, a Hollywood…
Porosity and permeability are properties of natural stone that result from geological processes. In the absence of these properties, the appearance of onyx, granite, marble, quartzite, and other popular stone…
The primary materials used to build the ancient pyramids of Egypt included large bricks made of mud and basalt, slabs of limestone for the exterior cladding, and black granite panels…
