Stone Guides

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August 31, 2026
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Stone Care

Living with marble countertops: an honest guide

Etching, sealing, honed versus polished, and what a marble counter really looks like after five years of family cooking.

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Outdoor kitchen countertops in Connecticut

Outdoor kitchen countertops in Connecticut

September 1, 2026
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Material Guides
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Using stone remnants for vanities, bars and hearths

Using stone remnants for vanities, bars and hearths

September 1, 2026
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Project Notes
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Honed vs. polished stone: choosing the right finish

Honed vs. polished stone: choosing the right finish

September 1, 2026
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Material Guides
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Where countertop seams should go

Where countertop seams should go

September 1, 2026
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Fabrication
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How countertop templating works—and how to prepare

How countertop templating works—and how to prepare

September 1, 2026
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Fabrication
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Quartz vs. quartzite: how to choose

Quartz vs. quartzite: how to choose

August 31, 2026
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Materials
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Choosing an edge profile: what it changes, what it costs

Choosing an edge profile: what it changes, what it costs

August 31, 2026
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Fabrication
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Coordinating stone across a kitchen, bath and fireplace

Coordinating stone across a kitchen, bath and fireplace

September 2, 2026
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Material Guides
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Stone surfaces for home offices and workspaces

Stone surfaces for home offices and workspaces

September 2, 2026
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Design Guides
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Stone details for hardworking kitchens

Stone details for hardworking kitchens

September 2, 2026
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Fabrication
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Designing a calmer kitchen with integrated stone details

Designing a calmer kitchen with integrated stone details

September 2, 2026
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Design Guides
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