Close to quartz, granite is just slightly better in terms of overall kitchen durability. The material is tough, affordable, ...

We've spoken with kitchen renovation experts, including Carla Bast, design principal at Carla Bast Design; Miko Pasanen, ...

Unlike stone, quartz is a man-made product. Because of the combination of quartz and resins, quartz is by design nonporous ...

Strong, affordable, and ever-so-versatile, quartz countertops rarely disappoint - except for one variety designers are ready to ditch. Here's the scoop.

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, ...

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 ...

TOPSCO, a prominent UK worktop specialist, has announced the introduction of its premium quartz worktop services to Surrey, bringing advanced engineered stone solutions to homeowners and businesses ...

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, ...

Some people believe rose quartz may help promote understanding in romantic relationships and support calm. But most claims are anecdotal. Crystals have been used in cultures all over the world for ...