When outfitting or remodeling a kitchen, it's easy to focus on functional elements such as appliances, cabinets, and even the sink. But countertops are just as important as any other element in the ...

After years of dark cherry cabinets and brown granite countertops, white and bright are back in kitchens. Want evidence? Look no further than next weekend’s Home Improvement Showcase, featuring 16 ...

Granite colors range the spectrum from white to black to pink, but what makes a single rock type so variable? Here we will discover what makes each granite a different color, what that tells us about ...

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 ...