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The Best Heat Resistant Countertop Materials
Remodeling any room in your home can become a point of stress—but when it comes to remodeling your kitchen, the heat is really on. Unlike other rooms, a dream kitchen must perfectly marry aesthetics and function. It’s not enough for a kitchen to be beautiful. Smart homeowners know that the attractive appliances and decor they …

The Best Natural Stone Countertops For Any Budget
Natural stone countertops are sometimes thought of as a luxury in modern homes—an upgrade to be made when you’re ready to splurge or sell. For this reason, some homeowners don’t even look into the possibility of natural stone counters when they’re making run of the mill renovations. After all: Why bother looking if it’s just …
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What Are Natural Stone Countertops?
How to Decide Whether Natural Stone or Engineered Countertops Are Better for Your Family When it’s to build or renovate your family kitchen, there’s no shortage of decisions to be made. From appliances, to flooring, to the overall layout of your space, the process of thoughtfully selecting every element of your space—right down to the …

Marble: More Versatile Than You Realize
We’ve all swooned over marble countertops and maybe even a marble kitchen island or two. But with more and more homeowners looking for unique, totally “them” additions to their homes, marble is proving itself to be way more versatile than you probably realized. From adding decorative flair to helping you achieve that beautiful bright, white …

How to Clean Quartz Countertops
One of the things that makes quartz such a perfect material for kitchen and bathroom counters is its durability. With just a little TLC, you can keep your quartz counters looking good as new. Here’s how to clean, disinfect, and keep up with your quartz countertops over time. First: What Not To Do While quartz …

Kitchen Countertops: Quartz vs. Solid-Surface Materials
When choosing what material your kitchen countertops should be made out of, most homeowners look for similar properties. You want something beautiful, yet durable. Affordable, yet aesthetically pleasing. Low-maintenance, but sustainable. Especially for homeowners who are concerned about the durability of their countertops, synthetic (or partially synthetic) materials like quartz and solid-surface materials are strong …
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The 5 Common Mistakes Most First-Time Renovators Make
And How You Can Avoid Them Renovating your home is no small decision. In addition to being a substantial investment, renovations can impose unnecessary stress and inconvenience on a family who goes into their reno project without a proper understanding of what to expect. Here at Countertop Solutions, we’re committed to helping our clients keep …
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5 Imported Stone Slabs We’re Currently Obsessed With
Spending way more time at home these days? If you’re like most homeowners, all this time behind closed doors has likely given you the home-renovation bug. Incorporating natural stone in your home is a great way to timelessly upgrade your home and refresh your whole aesthetic. Whether you’re looking for new kitchen countertops, bathroom countertops, …
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Create Your Perfect Outdoor Space With Natural Stone Elements
If there are any home-design lessons to be learned from the coronavirus pandemic, this is it: Never underestimate the value of a great outdoor space! If you’ve been procrastinating on creating that dreamy backyard haven, there’s truly never been a better time than now to start turning some of your dreams into actions—and we’d love …
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Can You Use Natural Stone in a Shower?
It’s no secret—we here at Countertop Solutions love home design that incorporates lots of natural stone. Versatile, durable, and totally timeless, natural stone is a fantastic option for bringing class and elegance to almost any room in your home . . . including your bathroom! Showers tiled with natural stone are growing ever-more popular. They’re …