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How To Get the Best Kitchen Remodel ROI (Return on Investment)
Is your kitchen in desperate need of a makeover? It’s time to take the leap and go for it! Updating your kitchen is one of the best things you can do to boost the value of your home. To learn how you can upgrade your kitchen and what will affect the kitchen remodel...
5 Eco-Friendly Countertop Options
When it comes to countertops, your options are endless. But what if you want to make an environmentally conscious decision regarding the material of your countertop? As stone countertop experts, the Kowalski team is here to help guide you in such a decision. When it...
What Are the Differences Between Bathroom and Kitchen Counters?
Though it’s often overlooked in favor of the kitchen countertop, your choice of bathroom countertop is possibly just as important. It can add to the overall aesthetic of the room, and it should be durable and long lasting as well. What Are the Differences Between...
What to Know Before Buying Marble Countertops
Adding marble countertops is a surefire way of improving the aesthetic and value of a home. If you've already weighed the pros and cons of marble countertops and are ready to take the plunge, congratulations! Now you get to do the fun part of deciding what types,...
How to Match Kitchen Countertops with Natural Wood Cabinets
Remodeling a kitchen can be a big undertaking. There are so many aspects of a kitchen remodel to consider — and let’s be honest, you can’t be an expert on everything. But with the help of your trusty kitchen countertop specialists (that’s us!), you can learn quickly....
How to Install Granite Countertops: DIY Edition
So, you’re considering new granite countertops as part of a home renovation. Whether the renovation is for a client or for your own home, it’s a big decision and one that comes with a good amount of work and expenses. But, as an experienced builder or contractor, you...
Best Countertops for Busy Families
Let’s face it — busy families have busy kitchens. From homemade pizza nights, to after school snacks, to meals on the go, all that action in the kitchen can take its toll! You need a countertop that keeps up with the chaos and inevitable spills. You need a countertop...
10 Creative Natural Stone Remnant Applications
Natural stone remnants are leftover pieces of large stone slabs that were used in a major project. These remnants still hold all the qualities and beauty of the original slab, but aren’t big enough to take on, say, a full-out kitchen remodel. However, just as it is...
The Pros and Cons of Granite Countertops
Granite has long been a popular choice for countertops, but is it right for the kitchen of your dreams? Maybe, maybe not. While there are many advantages of granite, there are also some disadvantages to consider before automatically opting for this particular stone....
Cleaning Stone Countertops
So, you’ve decided to make the big investment of installing natural stone countertops in your home. And now that you’ve had the chance to soak in all their beauty, you want to make sure that beauty lasts forever. The best way to do that? Clean them properly. ...