How Well Do You Know Your House Styles?
If you were in the market for a new home, would you know what style of home appeals to you? Perhaps a bungalow, a ranch or a grand Victorian or maybe a Georgian? Having a basic knowledge of architectural styles can really help to narrow down your choices and assist your realtor in helping you locate that perfect house. Take this little quiz to find out how architecturally savvy you are. In fact, Read More...
Does Your Granite Countertop Glow?
Safety concerns regarding granite countertops and their level of radon gas emitted has sparked a controversy since the 90's. However, the widespread use of granite in kitchen and bathrooms has sparked renewed interest in this old issue. The New York Times recently published an article about N.J. resident Dr. Lynn Sugarman and her discovery of radiation levels in her granite countertop that were Read More...
For Kitchen Counters - Granite Rocks...!
Most lumps of granite feel much more at home pointing upwards into the sky than flattened under a rolling pin in your kitchen! For this reason, granite counter tops need some understanding and care as they are made from a natural product, which is being used 'out of context' so as to speak Granite counter tops can be very expensive, but as they can last a lifetime, they may work out to be a b Read More...