Mama always told us that we should never go to bed with a dirty kitchen. The sink should be emptied, the dishes should be put away, and the countertops should be thoroughly wiped down. Period. Running ...

If you're remodeling, you may wonder which countertop to go with in your kitchen. Out of granite, marble, and quartz, here's the surface that's most durable.

Dear Heloise: Recently, you compared the merits of granite countertops to marble. Can you give a comparison between granite and quartz? I'm not sure what the difference is. — Susan S. Dear Susan: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Quartz vs. Granite Cost Whether a homeowner is planning a full-scale kitchen remodel or a quick face-lift, new countertops are ...

Quartz countertops are synthetic or engineered materials using minerals, including quartz, as the main ingredient. The highly concentrated slabs are strong and dense, much like natural stone. Quartz ...