Granite / Marble Care

Have you ever wondered how beautiful granite countertops are made? Would you be surprised to know that the journey starts in a quarry where the raw materials aren’t so pretty? The Quarry: U.S. and Abroad A quarry is a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.  In the…

Will UV Light Disinfect Hard Surfaces? Can UV light disinfect hard surfaces during a coronavirus pandemic? We went on a mission to find out. We wanted to know if it was a reliable way to help protect our household, and yours. Learning About UV Rays First, we learned that there are three types of UV…

Spring Cleaning in the South The green film of pollen is emerging in the South and spring cleaning is coming to mind. It feels like this year the thin layer of green showed up a bit early. It’s on our cars, and open windows in the house is inviting it onto our surfaces, too. And…

Holiday Cooking and Granite Countertops The holidays are here and the hustle and bustle is in full force.  If you and your family will be carrying on time honored traditions such as baking and extravagant holiday meals, your kitchen is going to be like grand central for the next few weeks.  Hot from the oven…

Quartz Kitchen Countertops: A Quality Choice There are several choices when selecting kitchen countertops. Sometimes, the choices can feel confusing or a bit overwhelming.  Granite or quartz is a common question.  We also know that there are a lot of things to consider within that choice.  We want to help you make sense of it…