In the world of home renovations, engineered quartz has been the top choice for countertops for years. But for the workers who cut, grind, and polish the manmade stone, the design choice causes ...

A few years ago it would have raised eyebrows if a homeowner sought to include sustainable countertops in a kitchen makeover. Most people wouldn’t have even known what they were. Fortunately, times ...

OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on Feb. 18 jointly issued a hazard alert about protecting workers from significant crystalline silica exposure during manufacturing, ...

During a kitchen renovation, there are countless decisions to make, and the last thing you want is to hem and haw over each one. At the same time, rushing into hasty choices can lead to regrets later ...

Selecting the right countertop for your kitchen can be an extremely difficult and expensive decision. Currently, there are about a dozen different materials that are all technically suitable for a ...

Renovating a bathroom is a real balancing act. You want to create a gorgeous and calming spa-like space, but you also want to choose materials that are durable and easy to maintain so that the chore ...

"Significant crystalline silica exposure during manufacturing, finishing, and installing natural and manufactured stone countertops" are a health hazard, the agencies' hazard alert warns. OSHA and ...

Granite is a natural substance taken from quarries, while quartz is manufactured. Both are durable, but granite requires you to reapply sealant every few years ...