Quartz countertops are synthetic or engineered materials using minerals, including quartz, as the main ingredient. The highly concentrated slabs are strong and dense, much like natural stone. Quartz ...

Contrary to popular belief, quartz countertops are an engineered product, not 100% natural stone. To make the material, manufacturers bind crushed quartz (and sometimes other stones such as marble or ...

During a kitchen renovation, there are countless decisions to make, and the last thing you want is to hem and haw over each one. At the same time, rushing into hasty choices can lead to regrets later ...

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 ...

Quartz countertops are showing up in the trendiest kitchens these days. But there’s a drawback to this new material - it’s expensive, even more so than its closest rival, granite. What makes the cost ...