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Published March 29, 2016

Stone is beautiful - building stones like marble, travertine, and slate beautify many homes, evoking a feel of grandeur and luxury. Decorative stone does not just raise the aesthetic value of a home, it increases the actual real estate value.

Published March 15, 2016

For millennia, humans have turned to marble to build some of our most memorable and luxurious monuments. Marvels like Michelangelo's David, the Taj Mahal, all the way to the Versace Mansion feature exquisite expanses of stone material.

Published March 08, 2016

We all know how dangerous water damage can be for a home. So, when you feel that rough texture starts to build up on the tile, don't ignore it. Your home, and at the very least, your expensive stone tiles, are at risk the longer you let it accumulate.

Published February 23, 2016

Investigating the ingredients of your household cleaners may not sound like an exciting job, but we can provide some extremely easy tips to narrow down the culprits that may be secretly damaging your stone every time you attempt a thorough stone cleaning.

Published January 29, 2016

From the handwritten notes friends and lovers exchanged in the 18th century, to the masses of printed cards that are swapped today, Valentine's Day comes second only to Christmas for the number of cards and gifts sent.

Published December 18, 2015

We all have our own traditions for these special times, and most involve beautiful decorations and visits from friends and family. Whatever the case, if you plan to make your home the center of your holiday season, you'll have to dress it up for the occasion.

Published October 13, 2015

The function of grout not only plays an important role in protecting the edges of your tile from becoming cracked or damaged, but also makes a great impact on the overall finished appearance of your tile floors.

Published October 05, 2015

After attempting to perform routine cleaning on your tile floors, you may ask yourself, "Why do my floors still look dirty?" This week, Lisa S. from Fairfield, Connecticut sent us a picture of her home. She couldn't figure out what was wrong with her floor.

Published September 15, 2015

More and more homeowners and first-time buyers are looking to flip, renovate, and restore their properties, many of which are decades and even a century old. While some homeowners are quick to call in a renovation team, such measures are not always necessary.

Published August 15, 2015

Accidents happen, but what's the use in getting upset? Spills and stains are inevitable in your home, especially if you have young children or pets running around and knocking over glasses of juice, wine, or anything that gets in their path of destruction.