Most countertop manufacturers market their products as stain-resistant or stain-proof, but there is often a major caveat. Many countertop materials resist stains only if maintained properly -- and ...

This Bethesda kitchen by Anthony Wilder Design/Build features Silestone countertops. Their light, speckled color provides a contrast with the island’s red base. Photograph by Robert C. Lautman If ...

From top-dollar homes in the San Francisco Bay Area to sprawling mountain homes in the Colorado Rockies, discriminating homeowners are demanding custom designs and finishes in their kitchens. In ...

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Countertops are easily one of the most important fixtures in the kitchen. They help establish the atmosphere in the room and determine how the space functions. Since they are available in a number of ...

Concrete, that construction world staple that fills driveways and discolors the cityscape with its industrial grayness, is showing up in an unusual place these days — inside our homes. But it’s not ...

Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Ideally, you'll have stone sealed regularly so nothing gets through the seal, but if you're in between cycles or haven't had your sealing done ...

There are so many design decisions that go into a kitchen renovation or a new kitchen build. One that takes up a lot of surface area, takes many hands to install, and takes up room in the budget is ...

One thought about marketing favorable concrete attitudes to residential homeowners is to promote the sale of concrete kitchen countertops. Though there is very little concrete involved homeowners see ...