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 ...

Most of the counters that Kerry Schoo installs are in muted earth tones–browns and tans. But there are exceptions. “He looked like Austin Powers, and his house was right out of `That ’70s Show,'” says ...

Over the past two decades, few kitchen features have become more in-demand than granite countertops. Introduced in the 1980s as an alternative to marble, granite countertops became easier to cut and ...

Q. Granite countertops are still very popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can't afford the giant thick slabs of granite. I've seen the thinner, affordable granite tile and wonder how ...

There are several reasons why you might be considering purchasing granite countertops for your kitchen or bathroom. When you compare the durability of different countertop materials, granite ...

Your granite countertops are about to work overtime this Thanksgiving, so stop a moment to caress them a bit and consider the enormity of what's beneath their surface. You may become unsettled. First, ...