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Engineered quartz is still the most chosen countertop material in America, but its lead is shrinking. The 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study found that 32% of homeowners upgrading countertops chose engineered quartz, a drop

The 2026 Cost vs. Value Report puts the national average minor kitchen remodel at $28,458, with an estimated $32,141 added at resale, roughly 112.9 percent recouped. That return assumes the work holds up.An install that

The first thing to understand about quartz is that it is not cut from the earth the way granite or marble is. Quartz countertops are engineered, made by combining crushed quartz crystal, roughly 90 percent

Quartzite is one of the harder natural stones we work with, and its thickness plays a big role in how a project looks and holds up. Knowing your options ahead of time makes the whole

A new bathroom countertop is one of the fastest ways to freshen a space, and it is far simpler than a full kitchen. The surface is smaller, the decisions are fewer, and the install usually

Granite remains one of the most dependable choices for kitchens and bathrooms because it is a natural stone with one-of-a-kind patterning, strong heat resistance, and long-term durability when properly sealed and maintained. Granex fabricates and

Quartzite, Marble, and Other Stones Fit More Specific GoalsSome projects call for something more specific than granite or quartz.Quartzite works well for homeowners who want natural stone with strong durability. Marble tends to appeal more

Dolomite is a sedimentary rock made mostly from the mineral dolomite, and it is also known as dolostone. In showrooms, you may hear it called “hard marble,” but we think that label can create the