Amanda Kaiser

Table of Contents Quartz and Solid Surfacing Granite, Soapstone, Marble Tile and Laminate Stainless Steel, Wood, and Concrete The kitchen is one of the most of the used rooms in the house.  If your renters are fans of home-cooked meals, they spend considerable time in the kitchen. Besides, this room is also an avenue for friendly meetups, informal conversations, and family gathering. Moreover, in the kitchen is usually a p...

Table of Contents How Much Do Granite Countertops Cost? Granite Cost Points In Search for the Lowest Price Keeping the Costs Down Granite Alternatives DIY Not Recommended Granite is one of the most popular countertop materials available on the market, and it is the most installed natural stone in homes around the country. Its popularity is not unfounded: granite is durable, beautiful, and most of all, affordable. Granite coun...

Quartzite has risen in popularity in the past few years for its incredible durability and ability to mimic the look of marble without the hassle. While granite can be sourced in many stone colors, quartzite is limited to grays, whites, and beiges, but that will not upset the constant demand for light neutral, natural stone countertops. Today’s busy households are not necessarily the best environment for white marble kitchen countertops beca...

Granite can be found all over the world, however, specific regions will sometimes offer their own unique granite with colors and captivating patterns that are native to those areas. The difference is due to the mineral make-up of the region. Granite is made up of quartz, feldspar, and micas. The color and quantity of these components determine the color, pattern and even strength of each specific type of granite. The mineral feldspar is the...

A kitchen remodel is never an inexpensive project, so every step of the project should be well considered and thought out. While there are few people out there who can handle the task of a kitchen remodel themselves, most homeowners should enlist the help of a professional, or a team of professionals. Often you may think the existing footprint of your kitchen limits you, but walls, electrical lines, and water lines can all be moved to create a mo...

Table of Contents Kitchen Countertops First Backsplash First Which should you choose first – your kitchen countertops or backsplash? As you embark on your home renovation journey, many questions will arise about the process, and you may be wondering where it’s best to start. On one hand, your kitchen counters are a fundamental focal point, but your backsplash could also be if you pick a bold option. It can be quite confusing!...

Table of Contents Marble Today Quartzite Today Cleaning Marble and Quartzite Quartzite and marble can appear at times like twins of the natural stone world. Both marble and quartzite are designated as a non-foliated metamorphic rock, as opposed to foliated stones, like slate, which has a layered appearance. The stone colors of both—marble and quartzite—available to designers and homeowners brought forward by the natura...

Table of Contents Natural Stone Surround Options Marble Onyx  Travertine Granite Today, the master bath suite is more than just an afterthought in home design. Modern master bathrooms are architecturally pleasing spaces. The bathroom is an exquisite hideaway where you can soak the day’s troubles away. A natural stone bathtub surround provides an elegant and luxurious addition to any bathroom. The use of stone in vanit...

Everybody loves grilling in the summer because it cuts down on the mess in the kitchen, but did you know that you can grill an entire meal on a slab of granite and prevent losing so many vegetables through the racks? I’m sure you have heard of using pizza stones on the grill or in your oven, but cooking food on natural stones is a long practiced cooking technique that you should be using. Granite is an ideal stone because it retains tempera...

Table of Contents How Does Granite Form? Where Does Granite Come From? What is Granite Used For? Durability of Granite Granite Countertops in the Present Day There's no doubt that nature is capable of incredible feats, but did you realize that granite countertops are one of them?  As an igneous rock, granite is found in mountains across the globe. However, there are some particular spots that manage to produce the...