Engineered stone's marble look, without marble's issues, has become a designer and homeowner favorite. “Beloved for their versatility and functionality, white quartz countertops (also referred to as ...

When you're tired of your old kitchen countertops and are ready for a change, you need to take several steps before a kitchen countertop installation. One of the first steps is deciding exactly what ...

For over six decades, this material has been legal everywhere in the U.S. But concerns have arisen about it, and California ...

I renovated my kitchen two years ago, and now I can't help but wonder: Is someone sick or dying because of my design choices? Among the decisions I had to make was which material would replace the ...

Over the past decade, engineered stone countertops made from crushed quartz have taken over the U.S. market. They come in a range of colors and patterns, and manufacturers talk up their advantages.

If you walk into a Costco, Home Depot or Lowe's and order a countertop for your kitchen renovation, the store will likely contract with a local fabrication shop, instructing it to make one from a ...

Silicosis may be unfamiliar to many, but for those who have renovated using artificial stone slabs for countertops, that decision could be contributing to an emerging health risk, experts warned. The ...

The Golden State has identified over 500 cases of silicosis linked to working with engineered stone.