Cristal Yascaribay

Cristal Yascaribay an interior designer who specializes in working with the latest technology and all things virtual in the interior design world. She has been working with the Marble team for years on different projects. Cristal writes for the blog to share with readers the latest and greatest technologies in home improvement and design.

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What Color is Ubatuba Granite?

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Table of Contents Ubatuba Granite: What Color Is It?  Ubatuba  Green Ubatuba  Ubatuba Gold  What Different Names Does Ubatuba Granite Have?  How Do You Care for Ubatuba Granite?  Frequently Asked Questions    Ubatuba granite (sometimes spelled Uba Tuba granite) is a stunning and very popular darker colored granite that is quarr...

Discount Countertops – How to Buy Them

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Table of Contents Why Are Some Countertops Expensive?  What Are Some Discount Countertop Options?  What Are the Least Expensive Stone Countertop Options?    New countertops are a major investment for any home. With this in mind, you will want to find a countertop option that you not only enjoy now but will enjoy for years to come. However, there are times when your budget simply will not...

Is Granite Porous? What You Should Know

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Table of Contents Is Granite a Porous Material?  How Can You Protect Your Granite?  How Porous is Granite Compared to Marble?  How Can You Tell if Your Granite Countertops Need to Be Re-Sealed?  While the appearance of granite countertops may be the first thing you focus on when considering which stone to buy for your home, porosity is another factor that you should consider. The majority of n...

Average Kitchen Sizes: What Are the Standard Sizes for Kitchens?

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Table of Contents What Can Be Considered a Small Kitchen?  What Can Be Considered a Large Kitchen?  What Are the Average Sizes of Kitchens?  How Does the Size of a Kitchen Have an Impact on Other Elements of the Room?  Kitchens: Old vs. New and the Impacts on Size  What Percentage of Space Does the Average Kitchen Take Up in a Home?  Determining the average kitchen size is a tough task. This...

Granite Hardness: How Hard is the Natural Stone?

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Table of Contents How is Hardness Rated?  What is the Hardness of Granite?  Where Do Popular Stone Countertop Options Rate on the Mohs Scale?  Granite is one of the most beautiful types of natural stone you can find. But beyond beauty, granite is also a very tough and durable material, which is why it is so commonly found in countertops. Granite countertops are one of the hardest natural stone surfaces that you can...

Cost of Marble Vanity Top: Price Expectations and More

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Table of Contents What is Marble?  How Much Will a Marble Vanity Top Cost You?  What Are the Pros and Cons of a Marble Vanity Top?  Pros  Natural Beauty  High Resale Value  Each Piece is Different  Available in Many Different Colors  Cons  Cost  Can Be Easily Damaged  Maintenance of a Marble Vanity Top  Installation of a Marble Vanity Top ...

Design & Remodeling of Kitchen Countertops in NYC: What Do You Need to Know?

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Table of Contents Finding the Right Countertop for Your Kitchen  Appearance  Maintenance  Cost  Types of Countertops  Granite  Appearance of Granite  Maintenance of Granite  Cost of Granite  Marble  Appearance of Marble  Maintenance of Marble  Cost of Marble  Quartz  Appearance of Quartz  Maintenance of Quartz  Co...

Why Should You Choose Granite Bathroom Countertops?

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Table of Contents Why Should You Have Granite Bathroom Countertops?  Durability  Appearance  Vast Selection of Styles  High Resale Value  Cost  How Can You Properly Care for Your Granite Countertops?  What Other Material Options Exist for Bathroom Countertops?  Marble  Quartzite  Quartz  Laminate  Tile  Crushed Glass  Concrete&nb...

Soapstone vs. Granite: How the Two Natural Stones Compare

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Table of Contents Comparisons of Soapstone and Granite  How Soapstone Forms  Types of Soapstone  How Granite Forms  Types of Granite  Appearance  Cost  Maintenance  Installation  Durability  Moisture Resistance  Heat Resistance  Repair  Resale Value  Where Should I Have Soapstone? Where Should I Have Granite?   When...
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