Deciding on kitchen surfaces can be daunting. For New York–based designer Noa Santos, there’s no improving upon the natural beauty of stone. “It’s such a tactile experience,” says Santos ...

Marble countertops can be a striking, but they require a higher level of care than some other types of stone. We asked the ...

Granite, once found only in expensive, high-end kitchens, is more commonplace today and is by far the most popular natural-stone countertop material. Granite counters are sold primarily through ...

Learn how to clean granite countertops effectively and safely with our step-by-step guide. Discover the best cleaning methods ...

Like many of the most popular kitchen countertops, granite is a natural stone, meaning it will have that desirable, unique look, with no two slabs ever looking exactly the same.

Granite is a popular kitchen countertop choice for so many reasons. For one, its ability to withstand heat and scratching makes it ideal for busy areas. Apart from its durability, ...

4 Kitchen-Countertop Stones That Go Beyond Granite From limestone to schist to labradorite, more homeowners are installing unusual varieties of stone countertops in new homes and renovations. By ...

On The Early Show Friday, Stanley Liebert, quality assurance director at CMT Laboratories in Clifton Park, N.Y. showed co-anchor Harry Smith a chunk of granite countertop emitting 4.4 pCi/L and ...