Christopher Miller

When a homeowner buys a new home, there is often a preliminary checklist of projects, which could include an extensive remodeling of an entire home or might be limited to a bit of painting and electrical work. Whatever the case may be, it is important to go into homeownership with the knowledge and common speak of contracting work. Renovation refers to a process of restoring an existing space into a better-repaired situation. This means that a...

Table of Contents The Basics of Marble Slabs Origin and Rarity What is Carrara Marble? What is Calacatta Marble? Aesthetics and Durability Cost of Marble Slabs To the average homeowner, marble slabs are just a nice material for their kitchen or bathroom. However, in the northern mountains of Italy, not all marbles are created equal, even if they’re quarried from the same area. There are certain qualities that set each a...

  Table of Contents Best Marble Cleaners Daily Care  Floors Kitchen Counters Bathrooms Exteriors Periodic Care Elegant, versatile, and durable as it is, marble, like any other surface, needs conditioning, cleaning, care, and maintenance to preserve its beauty and prolong its life. Because it is absorbent, marble countertops and vanities need special care. Marble can stain with spillages like liquids o...

You want an estimate for your new kitchen countertops and aren’t exactly sure where to begin. We’ve got you covered. Just follow these easy steps and you will have your estimate, and project well on its way. Maybe you have already browsed multiple stone colors of your favorite slabs. But, you want to price on different types of material for your new kitchen countertops. Similarly, most homeowners enjoy receiving several options, a...

Ugh, you think. There’s going to be a seam in my new, beautiful, gleaming countertop. Your feelings are understandable. You’ve spent months designing your new kitchen and the stunning new counters, whether they’re granite, marble, quartzite or any other material, are going to provide the wow factor you’ve always wanted. Marring a beautiful natural stone or engineered quartz counter seems like a real setback. Fa...

Table of Contents Black Slate Cleft Countertop Granite Countertops The days of dark and drab laundry rooms in the basement are coming to an end as more homeowners move the laundry room upstairs to the second floor. We spend so many hours doing laundry that there is no need to sacrifice style and quality when designing your homes laundry room. If you design a space with quality materials including a durable granite, slate, or quartz count...

Table of Contents Countertop Options for your Outdoor Grilling Station Preparation Area and Washing Station Grill Refrigerator, Dishwasher, and Extra Storage There’s nothing that screams summer more than a big barbeque with your family and friends. In the day where the traditional propane grill is being supplemented with smokers, pizza ovens, and outdoor bars, why not frame your outdoor kitchen with a stone that is durable, b...

Remodeling projects start out by establishing a singular vision. The homeowner, then plans the budget, executing the tasks involved with a certain cost limit, this results into achieving the outcome. Essentially, it becomes the execution, performing tasks in the direction of how to change your home design. In previous years, if a homeowner wanted to figure o...

Table of Contents How Much Do Quartz Countertops Cost? Quality of Quartz vs. Price Price Factors Making the Final Decision Quartz has become an increasingly popular countertop option for homeowners looking to upgrade to durable, maintenance-free stones. There are many advantages to selecting quartz, such as endless color and pattern variations from dozens of manufacturers, easy cleaning, and scratch-and-stain-resistance. ...

Table of Contents How Much Do Quartzite Countertops Cost? Cost vs. Benefit of Quartzite Countertops Popular Quartzite Costs Classic White Quartzite Super White Quartzite Fantasy Brown Quartzite White Macaubas Quartzite Taj Mahal Quartzite One of a Kind Quartzites Is the Price Tag Worth It? Breaking Down What To Expect from Quartzite Countertop Costs Shopping for a new countertop is an exciting experience. Yet i...