So far in this series, pretty much every material we’ve covered has had to undergo a significant industrial process to transform it from its natural state to a more useful product. Whether it’s the ...
A traditional modern kitchen with a quartz countertop island and shaker cabinets. - Cavan Images/Getty Images Calacatta Gold Quartz is the durable, low maintenance alternative to marble that's taking ...
Kitchen island with Calacatta gold engineered quartz countertop - Michelle54/Shutterstock Calacatta gold is loved for its creamy white background, striking streaks of grey and rich tan accents. With ...
A one-of-a-kind natural quartz now welcomes visitors to the natural history museum Abigail Eisenstadt The museum’s new natural quartz weighs a whopping 8,000 pounds. It was found in an Arkansas mine ...
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 ...
Christopher Voisey receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia. Humanity’s fascination with gold stretches back thousands of years.
Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...
When you’re opting to swap out your old bar or kitchen countertops for something new, there’s a lot to consider. First, you need to think about value and quality — are you willing to pay a little ...