Q. Granite countertops are still very popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can't afford the giant thick slabs of granite. I've seen the thinner, affordable granite tile and wonder how ...

Over the past two decades, few kitchen features have become more in-demand than granite countertops. Introduced in the 1980s as an alternative to marble, granite countertops became easier to cut and ...

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 ...

Q: Granite countertops are popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can't afford giant slabs of granite. I've seen the thinner affordable granite tile and wonder how well it works for a ...

The kitchen is the heart of your home and the most important room for most homebuyers. It’s also the most stressful room to try to upgrade or remodel, thanks in large part to the seemingly countless ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Place settings, including plates, goblets, and napkins with rings, sit on a granite kitchen ...

From Eastside McMansions to teeny studio apartments in Belltown, granite counters are everywhere. But we're here to save you from the perception that it's granite or nothing. Designers, builders and ...