By breaking down the differences between quartz and granite, we hope to make your kitchen remodel decision a little easier. Here's what to know.

A dull finish doesn't always mean surface damage, and understanding how engineered materials behave can make restoring their ...

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 ...

So far in this series, pretty much every material we’ve covered has had to undergo a significant industrial process to transform it from its natural state to a more useful product. Whether it’s the ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...

Step 1: Fill a container with warm water and dish soap Start by filling the sink or a bucket with warm water, then add a couple drops of dish soap. For a quick and effective clean, Morgan Eberhard, ...

A one-of-a-kind natural quartz now welcomes visitors to the natural history museum Abigail Eisenstadt The museum’s new natural quartz weighs a whopping 8,000 pounds. It was found in an Arkansas mine ...

The meca-quartz chronograph marries battery-based watchmaking with a “mechanical feel.” While those looking for the “feel” of a mechanical watch have a variety of affordable, basic three-hand options, ...

Decades after the cheap, reliable movement shook the industry to its core, enthusiasts are giving these luxurious, collectible timepieces a second look. For watch nerds, any timepiece worth collecting ...