Granite Blog (Page 5)

  1. Remodeling a kitchen - how long did it take, how much did it cost?

    July 15, 2010, 9:56 pm
    My husband and I want to remodel our kitchen and would like to plan for the time and costs. How long did your kitchen remodel take and were there unexpected expenses you hadn't counted for that came up? Were you happy with the outcome of the kitchen based on what you spent?
  2. Talc: The softest mineral

    July 14, 2010, 11:01 am
    When talc is in solid form it is called “soapstone”. In this from it is usually grayish or greenish in color, and is very soft and greasy to the touch. ...
  3. Current Kitchen Countertops

    July 12, 2010, 9:07 am
    As the owner of Kitchen Bath & Glass Center, Chris Fuller has overseen many kitchen remodeling projects in Melbourne, FL. And according to him, trends in kitchen countertops come and go, and the popularity of certain materials rises and falls. For many years, Fuller helps clients with all types of budgets choose the best materials possible during their remodeling and renovation projects....(read more)
  4. 2012: Tilt -- Game Over or Game On?

    July 6, 2010, 9:05 pm
    Not long before his death, hopefully not by asphyxiation as my dad, Paxton purchased granite blocks of the original 1831 London Bridge in the United Kingdom ...
  5. European Kitchen Trends Include Authenticity and Reveal/Conceal Design Elements

    July 6, 2010, 9:02 pm
    Johansson noted that glass was widely used on kitchen countertops and fronts, and could be enhanced with etching, satin or silver mirror finishes, ...
  6. How do you make terrazzo flooring look pretty after it's been under carpet for 30 years? Hire someone or DIY?

    July 6, 2010, 8:41 pm
    We want to pull up our carpet in our house but we don't know what to expect the terrazzo floors underneath to look like. Do we need to hire someone to polish them? Or should we rent a buffer? Any special cleaner you can recommend? I'm assuming it is going to look pretty bad but anything is better than this hideous carpet! I'd appreciate any tips or advice. THANKS!!
  7. Smooth sailing in Surrey

    July 6, 2010, 8:39 pm
    ... an energy-efficient gas fireplace facing the bed, a home theatre with discreet speakers in the ceiling and a wet bar with granite countertop. ...
  8. With DS 301 Polishing is as SIMPLE as 1, 2, 3 !

    July 6, 2010, 8:32 pm
  9. Energy Efficiency Grant Could Save Van Buren Thousands

    July 6, 2010, 8:26 pm
    Every year, thousands of taxpayer dollars are spent on utility bills at Van Buren's oldest buildings because of their energy-inefficient design and aging heating and air systems.
  10. Addition helped by Mother Nature

    July 6, 2010, 8:25 pm
    New addition to the Niel and Amy Elmquist home in Audubon. Neil and Amy Elmquist are in the process of building a family room addition onto their Audubon home. While the couple has been planning the addition for several years, this winter’s ice storms helped spur the project on.