Granite countertops are an investment that can last decades, but only if you protect them properly. After working with stone fabricators for over 15 years and testing dozens of sealers on kitchen and bathroom installations, I can tell you that choosing the best sealer for granite countertops is not as straightforward as grabbing the first … Read more
Unsealed granite countertops are a beautiful addition to any kitchen, but they demand extra care compared to sealed stone. If you have older granite or countertops that have never been sealed, you already know that spills soak in fast and standard cleaners can do more harm than good. Learning how to clean unsealed granite countertops … Read more
Permanent marker stains on quartz countertops happen to the best of us. Whether your toddler went to town with a Sharpie or you accidentally marked a surface during a craft project, the good news is that you can remove permanent marker from quartz without damaging your countertop. I’ve tested these methods and talked to real … Read more
That sinking feeling when you spot a burn mark on your beautiful Corian countertop. I have been there. Whether it was a curling iron left on too long, a hot pan that sat a minute too many, or a coffee pot in the wrong spot, seeing that discolored patch can feel like a disaster. Here … Read more
When we started researching countertop materials for our kitchen remodel, the resale value question kept coming up everywhere we looked. We talked to three real estate agents in our area, spent hours reading through Remodeling Magazine’s annual reports, and scrolled through countless homeowner discussions on Reddit and Houzz trying to figure out which material would … Read more