Mama always told us that we should never go to bed with a dirty kitchen. The sink should be emptied, the dishes should be put away, and the countertops should be thoroughly wiped down. Period. Running ...

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 kitchen countertop is a crucial element of the form and function of any kitchen, serving as a practical piece that also needs to be aesthetically pleasing. The most low-maintenance material for a ...

Quartz countertops look polished and elegant, that is, until the color changes and the material cracks. Here's why this stone ...

Your countertops aren’t only an investment purchase; they’re the pièce de résistance of your kitchen. So keeping them looking their best (read: free of unsightly stains) is pretty darn important. We ...

Dear Heloise: Recently, you compared the merits of granite countertops to marble. Can you give a comparison between granite and quartz? I'm not sure what the difference is. — Susan S. Dear Susan: ...

Quartz countertops are synthetic or engineered materials using minerals, including quartz, as the main ingredient. The highly concentrated slabs are strong and dense, much like natural stone. Quartz ...

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 ...