Kyle Murray

Table of Contents What Exactly is Man-Made Stone?  How Does Man-Made Stone Compare to Other Options?  What Are the Best Brands of Man-Made Stone?  Why is Man-Made Stone a Good Choice for Countertops?  What Are the Characteristics of Man-Made Stone?  How Much Do Quartz Countertops Cost?  What Are the Pros and Cons of Man-Made Stone?  Can You Install Your O...

Table of Contents What Are Quartz Countertops?  What Factors Influence the Cost of Quartz Countertops?  What is the Average Cost of Quartz Countertops?  How Does the Cost of Quartz Countertops Compare to Other Options?  How Can You Keep the Cost of Quartz Countertops Down?  Frequently Asked Questions  Saving Money on Quartz Countertops: What to Remember  Although you may wish you had...

Table of Contents Pairing Your Cabinets and Countertop: Factors  What Materials Can Be Used for New Cabinets?  What Materials Can Be Used for New Countertops?  Granite  Marble  Quartzite  Quartz  Soapstone  Slate  Limestone  Travertine  Onyx  Gemstone  Glass  What Are Your Options for Pairing?  Frequently Asked Questions&...

Table of Contents Why Does Color Matter So Much in the Kitchen?  What Materials Can You Use to Achieve a Light Cabinet/Dark Countertop Look?  What Are the Best Options for Dark Countertops that Will Pair with Light Cabinets?  Summary: Best Dark Countertops for Light Cabinets  If you are looking to create a contemporary kitchen during your home remodel, using contrasting colors (light cabinets with dark count...

Table of Contents What Are Types of Backsplash Materials?  Kitchen Backsplash Ideas: Natural and Engineered Stone  Granite  Marble  Quartzite  Quartz  Slate  Soapstone  Limestone  Travertine  Onyx  Gemstone  What Other Materials Can Be Used for Backsplashes?  Glass  Mirror  Tiles  What Types of Backsplashes Are Th...

Table of Contents How Do You Know if a Kitchen Island Will Fit?  Why Have a Kitchen Island?  What Materials Can You Use for a Kitchen Island?  Granite  Marble  Quartzite  Butcher Block  Best Kitchen Island Design Ideas  Frequently Asked Questions  While countertops are often the focal point of any kitchen, you do not want to forget about your kitchen island. Islands ar...

Table of Contents What is Granite?  What is Quartz?  How Much Does Granite Cost?  How Much Does Quartz Cost?  Granite vs. Quartz: Additional Factors  Granite  Quartz  Throughout the past few decades, many homeowners have chosen granite for their new kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, backsplashes and more. However, quartz is becoming quite the popular choice in today’s m...

Table of Contents What is a Quarry?  How is Granite Quarried?  Where is Granite Quarried?  What Happens After Quarrying?  What Can Granite Be Used For?  Are All Granite Slabs the Same?  What Are Granite Remnants?  How Are Granite Countertops Installed?  Can You Install Granite Countertops on Your Own?  Granite countertops can be found in many of today’s...

Table of Contents What Types of Man-Made Countertops Exist?  What is the Best Type of Man-Made Countertop?  What Exactly is Quartz?  How Do Man-Made Countertops Compare to Natural Stone Countertops?  The addition of new countertops to your home is the sign of a remodeling project nearing its conclusion. Choosing countertops is no small matter; you want to find something that you will enjoy not only...

Table of Contents Before You Remove the Countertop  Remove All Items and Disconnect All Lines  Relocate Your Appliances  Turn Off All Supply Lines  Take Out Your Sink and Faucets  Removing the Countertop  Loosen the Adhesive  Remove Any Screws  Free the Countertop from the Base Cabinets  Special Steps for Removal  Completing the Removal  Check...