Natural stone floor tiles can be a stunning accent in your home, though they do need proper maintenance in order to look their finest. Although we’ve covered how to clean and care for a stone countertop, it may (or may not!) surprise you that taking care of a stone floor is a little different. So, […]
You may have seen elegantly carved natural stone sinks in high-end design magazines or websites. The elegant, organic edges and color variations in natural stone are certainly stunning, though the reality is these kinds of sinks are more form and less function. Natural stone is a difficult material to use for sinks because most varieties
Granite is everywhere. You’ve seen it carved into beautiful sculptures in museums. You’ve seen it in impressive columns, magnificent arches, and thick, solid blocks. You’ve seen it on the faces of United States Presidents at Mount Rushmore. You’ve seen it in walls, walkways, fireplaces, floor tiles, and countertops. You know it’s a beautiful majestic, stately
Now that we’ve finally hit June, it’s time to kick your outdoor entertaining into high gear. After the winter thaw and spring rains, your stone patio might be just a little worse for the wear. Stains, cracks, and weeds are common patio problems that are easily resolved, but it will take some time and elbow grease.
There’s a kind of sick, sinking feeling that comes when that heavy pot drops on your stone countertop and pop, a chip breaks off the surface or a big crack opens up. Ugh. Sure, a scratch is one thing, but what can you do when a sizable piece of your countertop breaks off? How can you
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