Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Quartz vs. Granite Cost Whether a homeowner is planning a full-scale kitchen remodel or a quick face-lift, new countertops are ...

A reader emailed me with a question this week, concerning a chip he encountered in his granite top. He said he accidentally hit the edge of his counter with a coffee mug and chipped the counters edge, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A busy kitchen calls for durable countertops. But what countertop materials truly last? Pros: Quartz mimics the look of stone but requires less maintenance. Hot pots, serrated knives, abrasive pads, ...