Granite counters look fantastic, are rather resilient when it comes to wear and tear or heat and, when properly sealed, easy to clean. But perhaps a stray coffee cup may have left a light brown ring ...

Good craftsmen fabricate better by hand, while the large granite companies do everything by machine. Machine fabricating is quicker, but doesn’t polish the edges as well as hand-polishers. To ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Granite countertops are durable, but many need to be resealed regularly. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to reseal yours. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...