As the quartz gains more market share as the desired counter-top choice because of its durability and maintenance, some would say that Granite has seen its heyday in the kitchen. However the fact remains that granite is still the top seller, why is that?

A Houzz & Home survey showed that remodeling is trumping moving, what this means is that home buyers are more interested in renovating a place themselves than buying a house with recent renovations. Moreover, the most popular home renovation is the kitchen. It is the place where most people like it personalized.

It's the buyer's market out there, and this has caused homeowners to settle for under the evaluated rates. Only the exceptional houses are being purchased at their market value, and here are some simple tricks to make your home exceptional.

The never ending debate between Granite and Quartz countertops, they both have their pros and cons. Granite is the traditional choice of counter-tops, however, with the recent tweaks quartz is quickly gaining ground. According to a recent Houzz survey, quartz countertops come in second to granite countertops in public opinion. Houzz surveyed over 7,000 respondents about their kitchen remodeling preferences. Of the 94% who were planning to replace their countertops, 36% of respondents reported that they would prefer a quartz countertop for their kitchen, while half preferred granite.

It's always hard to choose the right stone for the right job, and the abundance of choices doesn't help your cause. You're working on a project, and you're trying to figure out the stone tile for the job. The stone tile that will stand up to the scuffs, cleaners, spills, cleaners, and the other factors that can wear on the surface. Here are some questions you might want to ask yourself before commencing your stone project.