The history of quartz countertops
In 1963, Marcello Toncelli founded a company known as Brevetti Toncelli, which roughly means Toncelli Patents. A few years later that name was shortened to Breton, he took the Bre de Brevetti and the Ton de Toncelli to create a new brand. He later developed a patent for his quartz and resin slab solidification process […]
Why do 2,000,000 Americans play pickleball?
Why do 2,000,000 Americans play pickleball? That’s the question I asked myself every time I passed the tennis and pickleball courts at my new home development on Arbor Creek in Southport, North Carolina. The first few weeks I was too busy unpacking boxes to join in the fun, but a friend (who plays twice a […]
Red, white and blue stone
Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, the United States of America declared its independence. Interestingly, one of the largest battles of the American Revolution, the Battle of Brooklyn, took place at a historic site now known as the Old Stone House. Given the stone’s reputation for strength and solidity, it is not surprising that a […]
The best kitchen countertop, and the winner is?
As with most remodeling decisions, the “one size fits all” is simply not enough. There is no simple answer as to which countertop material is best, but this article should point you in the right direction. Each countertop material has its own pros and cons, so it’s worth doing your research before making your final […]
The different colors of the countertops
It should be admitted that the countertop is of the utmost importance when designing and building a kitchen. Spending a fortune on cabinet design and materials may be wasted, it was all completed with a low-quality countertop. When choosing countertops, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the type of material. Big spenders […]
Small kitchen renovations for maximum impact
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home and when it comes to remodeling a kitchen it can cost a lot of money. Some people will go through a costly renovation that leaves them without a kitchen for weeks to get the big payoff in the end, but what if you just […]
East Meets West – Asian Kitchen Design
Asian kitchens are truly elegant and symmetrical in nature due to the fine attention to finish and detail. If you’re looking to get the same clean and elegant look, make sure you know the correct colors to wear, decorations, and materials. Consistency and symmetry are two of the most important qualities of an Asian cuisine. […]
What material is better for a bathroom sink?
Sink Materials Most pedestal and wall-hung sinks are made from vitreous porcelain, and the same qualities that make this material a good choice for toilets also work well for sinks: a durable, abrasion-resistant, and easy-to-use surface. to clean that maintains its shine. Choose vitreous porcelain sinks, especially pedestal ones, with care, especially if you are […]
Things to Consider When Buying French Door Hardware
A French door is also called a French window; This is because the length of the door is equipped with multiple windows. They are placed on a set of rollers that allows the door to slide in and out. French windows are traditionally made by putting together a small part of the glass. They are […]
Durability and beauty of granite
It is no wonder that granite has been used for thousands of years in every imaginable application where there has been a need for exposure to the elements. There are not many materials that have more varied uses than granite. It can be a boring and uninteresting stone, or quite colorful and beautiful. The only […]