A backsplash is a practical necessity and enhances beauty wherever installed. This backsplash installation how-to guide gives the details on installing tile and tile sheet backsplashes. Both are available in a wide range of colors, patterns and textures. As with most home-improvement projects, it’s a good idea to hire a professional if you’re not comfortable… Continue reading How to Install a Backsplash
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How to Bevel a Countertop
Putting an attractive bevel on a countertop enhances its beauty, while taking off the sharp edge makes it safer. However, beveling a countertop is no easy job. It’s one that even skilled DIY homeowners stay away from for two reasons: Most of us don’t have the right tools and few have the requisite experience. Is… Continue reading How to Bevel a Countertop
How to Polish Marble Countertops
Are your marble countertops looking dull, perhaps with light scratches in the surface? You can restore their gleam while removing light imperfections by polishing them. This is a DIY project with the right products, so you’ll save more than 50% of the cost of hiring a contractor and have the satisfaction of success. Your Tools… Continue reading How to Polish Marble Countertops
How to Seal Granite Countertops
Granite countertops, like other natural stone countertop materials such as, marble, sandstone and slate are resistant to staining and easier to clean only when properly sealed. Choosing the Right Sealant is Essential The deeper into the surface of the material the sealer penetrates, the better it will resist stains, keep out bacteria and clean up with just… Continue reading How to Seal Granite Countertops
The Green Choice: Natural Stone Countertops
Today’s homeowners are interested in green building materials that have minimal impact on the environment and won’t harm the quality of the air within their home. Natural stone countertops meet both of these standards. Green Production of Natural Stone Countertops Granite, marble, slate and sandstone countertops are mined from solid rock. The hunks of stone… Continue reading The Green Choice: Natural Stone Countertops
The Best Countertops for the Serious Cook
Great cooking requires the right equipment and accessories. Your kitchen has to be properly outfitted too, and the right countertops are essential. If you’re a serious cook, what types of countertops should you consider? This guide will help you select kitchen counters that will prove to be an asset in the years ahead. What Makes… Continue reading The Best Countertops for the Serious Cook