(Columbia) Sept. 25, 2002 - When it comes to countertops, many people are looking at man-made stone, sold under names like Silestone, Zodiaq and Avanza. Prices start at about $50 a square foot, ...

Quartz and granite are both popular choices for kitchen countertops. We'll explain the differences and how to choose between them.

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Over the past two decades, few kitchen features have become more in-demand than granite countertops. Introduced in the 1980s as an alternative to marble, granite countertops became easier to cut and ...

Because granite is pricey, and those who have granite counters typically want their kitchens to look their best, granite care and maintenance are key concerns. When your granite counters look in tip ...

Eliesa Prettelt of Fort Pierce, Florida, didn’t like the dated granite countertops in her home's bar area, but she also knew replacing them would cost several thousand dollars. So, she got creative — ...

DEAR TIM: My husband and I are just about at the end of an arduous and stressful kitchen remodel. Originally, in the planning phase, the general contractor said we didn’t need a support under a long ...