The Best Marble Sealers for a Smooth Finish
Don’t take your marble and granite for granted. Protect them from staining liquids with the best marble sealers. See this buyer’s guide for the top picks.
Don’t take your marble and granite for granted. Protect them from staining liquids with the best marble sealers. See this buyer’s guide for the top picks.
Protect your countertops, floors, and more from stains and damage with the best granite sealer. We review top-rated options and advise how to use them.
Wipe away spills without accidentally damaging stone surfaces in the kitchen or bathroom using the best granite cleaner. Get tips and recommendations here.
Retaining walls can prevent soil erosion and enhance your landscape, but there’s a lot to know about leveling, drainage, and local permits before you DIY.
There once was a big difference in appearance between natural and faux stone veneer, but the materials have evolved to be nearly indistinguishable. Natural stone can now be thinly sliced, allowing it to clad surfaces in ways that were once impossible. Authentic stone veneers are now sturdier and have richer coloration, but they are expensive and usually require more time to install. Manufactured stone is lighter and cheaper, and can be installed more quickly, but it can be more susceptible to wear over time. Both manmade and natural stone veneers can clad practically any surface in any room of the house. See for yourself by clicking through our gallery of project ideas.
Thanks to improved technology, painting masonry walls and floors is easier than ever before, and the results are more durable and longer lasting.
Used in a variety of applications—fireplace surrounds, countertops, flooring and more—here’s how to clean slate, wherever it may appear in your home.