Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, ...

Natural stone countertops continue to lose ground in favor of other popular materials for kitchen countertops. At the same time, granite surfaces, which already trailed quartz, have taken a sharp ...

In the world of home renovations, engineered quartz has been the top choice for countertops for years. But for the workers who cut, grind, and polish the manmade stone, the design choice causes ...

Engineered stone's marble look, without marble's issues, has become a designer and homeowner favorite. “Beloved for their versatility and functionality, white quartz countertops (also referred to as ...

Today’s column comes from deep down a rabbit hole, one I fell into while researching what kind of counter material I would like if I ever remodel my kitchen, which is looking less likely given how ...

Workers making artificial-stone slabs for the most popular type of countertops sold in the United States are developing a potentially deadly, irreversible lung disease from tiny particles of toxic ...

Today's column comes from deep down a rabbit hole, which I fell into while researching what kind of counter material I would like if I ever remodel my kitchen, which is looking less likely given how ...

During a kitchen renovation, there are countless decisions to make, and the last thing you want is to hem and haw over each one. At the same time, rushing into hasty choices can lead to regrets later ...

Engineered stone workers face extremely high silica exposure during cutting and polishing Studies report rapid disease progression and deaths in young countertop workers Silicosis from quartz dust is ...