How Often Should I Seal Granite Countertops

Sealing your granite countertop will protect your countertop and ensure it stays beautiful. Granite is a great kitchen countertop material (comparison review) but it is porous. That means that spills can seep in causing stains and discoloration. It was time to re-seal my countertops so that’s a project I tackled the other day. Knowing when to seal / re-seal your granite is an easy matter. Read... 

Sealing Your Countertop

Properly sealing your countertop is important to maintain the beauty of your countertop and prevent unwanted substances (chemical, germs) from finding their way in. It’s an easy job that anyone can accomplish. What Countertop Materials Require Sealing Not all countertops need to be sealed. That’s because not all countertops are porous. And, some manufacturers add a permanent seal. These... 

Bathroom Vanity and Sink Ideas and Options

I didn’t realize how many different bathroom vanity and sink options existed untill I took a trip to the local Big Blue. I was blown away with all the choices and styles. You can find anything from simple pedestals to modern glass sink bowls. Now I just need to decide. Types of Bathroom Vanities For me, all the possible vanity options fell into three categories: Pedestal. A pedestal is basically... 

Granite Contractor Mistake: Who Should Pay?

I had a very interesting conversation with a coworker friend (we’ll call him John) related to mistake a granite installer made. I thought I’d write about it here and get your take. John is building a large bar area in the home theatre room in his basement. He contacted a local granite countertop installer to build a two-level granite countertop for the bar. This bar is large – approximately...