You're looking at an iron-oxide (rust) stain in a granite countertop that could be millions of years old. In my opinion, it's not a defect. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim ...

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It's easy to see why marble continues to be a top choice for kitchen countertops: it's beautiful, timeless, and will never look out of style. But marble's reputation for being high-maintenance ...

My sister-in-law swears her kitchen counters have magical powers that attract stains. I think the problem is more closely related to the habits of the members of her household. Even if you live alone, ...

If there’s one subject that shows up in my inbox more often than any other, it has to be rust. Ugly, orange-ish stains on tubs, showers, toilets, washing machines, sinks and even stainless steel. One ...

Q. Tim, we just moved into an existing home that’s got granite countertops. When we looked at the house, there were cleverly placed trivets in certain places. I’ve come to discover they were hiding ...

Imagine you've recently installed a marble countertop in your kitchen, achieving that luxurious feel you've been dreaming of for the space in which you've spent many happy hours. You've made a ...