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  • A Brief Guide to Choosing a Granite Countertop Color

    • 2nd May 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Kitchen Remodel Trends, Marble, Granite
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    Here’s a brief guide to choosing the best natural stone countertop for your home, your style, and your personality that you’ll love for years to come.

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  • 5 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

    • 26th April 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Kitchen Remodel Trends, Remodeling Tips
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    Even the smallest effort can add thousands to your home’s value when sold. A kitchen remodel with granite is one of five major ways to increase home value.

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  • A Brief Guide to Measuring Your Countertops

    • 19th April 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Remodeling Tips
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    The complete guide to measuring your countertops for a free estimate. You only need a pen, paper, and tape measure to follow these easy steps.

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  • Top Sources of Granite from Around the World

    • 12th April 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Granite
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    Granite is made of some of the most common minerals in the world, so it makes sense that nearly every state in the U.S. has mining operations for granite.

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  • Biggest Kitchen Remodel Trends of 2015

    • 5th April 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Kitchen Remodel Trends
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    2015 marks the return of several trends in kitchen design, including some designs popular in the 80s and 90s. How trendy is your kitchen?

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  • A Comparison Between Granite vs. Quartz Countertops

    • 29th March 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Granite, Quartz
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    Homeowners looking to upgrade their kitchens have an important decision to make: what type of material should you use for your countertops and cabinets?

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  • 3 Money-Saving Ideas for Your Kitchen Remodel

    • 22nd March 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Granite Installation Tips
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    Remodeling is not reserved for the rich. Careful design choices and a bit of preparation are some ways you can remodel your kitchen on the cheap.

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  • Granite vs. Marble: How Do They Compare?

    • 20th March 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Marble, Granite
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    Marble and granite are both naturally occurring stone, but with striking differences that matter in your home design or remodel.

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  • Answer These Questions Before Hiring a Granite Installer

    • 15th March 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Granite Installation Tips
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    Every industry has unreliable services or materials from some providers. Ask some questions to be sure you’re working with a professional granite installer.

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  • Caring For Your Granite

    • 29th January 2015
    • Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
    • Category: Granite
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    Granite is resilient but there are dos and don’ts when it comes to caring for it. Do not use acidic or gritty cleaners, which break the sealant over time.

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