Considering an accent area of stone in your home? A wall, surround, or focal point? If so, beauty should be your goal. Why settle for a less impressive look? When natural stone proves too heavy for some projects, veneer offers a great alternative. The choice, then, becomes whether to use...
We love quick and easy. And when it applies to finding information about kitchen countertops, that’s even better. In this Kitchen Countertop Comparison Chart, you’ll find good information on various kinds of kitchen countertops without wasting your valuable time by searching all over the Internet. The chart rates natural stone...
When deciding on a particular kind of natural stone countertop, you know you’ll have to consider colors and finishes. But have you thought about the message that you want your kitchen countertops to convey? Do you want guests to see a great work of art? Do you want a more...
There are no better words for describing natural stone. But guests who see your natural stone walkways, patios, floors, walls, and countertops might be thinking otherwise. You can set them straight. Read Four Myths about Natural Stone (And Why They're Not True), and let your visitors know that natural stone...
Want to do your part to improve the environment? Start by incorporating natural stone into your building projects. The original green building material, natural stone is now harvested by using less energy and water and by producing less solid waste residue and CO2 emissions – an environmental win for all...
Creating a perfectly uniform look throughout your kitchen or bathroom might land you a spot in a remodeling showcase feature, but it might not really express who you are. If you want something unique, if you want to express yourself, then mix it up! Imagine topping your kitchen island with a...
Polished or porous, multicolors or just one, perfectly cut tiles or irregular shapes. The floor beneath your feet serves more than just allowing you to get from point A to point B. The natural stone floor you choose represents your style and character, too. Start narrowing your choices with Your Guide...
It's a given. Nature nurtures. We're biological beings, so it's healthy to surround ourselves with green plants, natural stones, trickling water, and abundant sunshine -- the soothing sights and sounds of nature. Where is your oasis of well-being? Chopping your favorite aromatic herbs on your natural stone kitchen countertops? Strolling through...
Natural stone adds beauty to any home — undeniably. But the stone you choose has work to do, too. Backsplashes, mudroom floors, kitchen countertops, bathroom surrounds! Each serves a purpose in addition to making your home beautiful. You want both — beauty and beast-like toughness. To start, consult this list of...
Changing your home’s décor with each season is a great idea, but what’s the best way to do that? By highlighting the beautiful colors that occur naturally in natural stone. If your home already features natural stone, such as in stone floors, countertops, or walls, draw out the existing colors with...
