Stone: Whether it's made of natural materials such as soapstone, marble, granite, or a manufactured kind like a granite and ...

Costs can range anywhere from $550 to $750, whether installing quartz countertops or soapstone. Complex cuts, fitting sinks, and ensuring seamless joins can all bump up the installation cost. Also, ...

Porcelain may be the first thing you think of for bathroom sinks. But think again: Our tests of eight materials found several that stood up to our barrage of everyday wear and tear even better ...

You can reduce your environmental impact by selecting a durable, classic countertop that will last for years. “One of the ...

In this wood-paneled cabin, warm, cozy tones abound. To contrast against that, homeowners Nora and Dan O’Leary opted for a ...

Dark soapstone countertops and black-stained knotty ... In Bambi Costanzo’s collected West Virginia cottage, she took apart an old dry sink to create a wood backsplash and coordinating lower ...

Crafted with stone and brick, graced with archways and dramatic peaks, these houses just outside Boston evoke fairy tale ...

Density is a measure of how heavy something is compared to its size. If an object is more dense than water it will sink when placed in water, and if it is less dense than water it will float. Density ...

Basic materials are historical and preferably found in nature, such as wood, slate, soapstone, marble, brick, cast iron, aged brass and tin. Most important: comfort and function are the goals ...

A 9,400-square-foot home in Edina with elements of modern Mediterranean architecture has sold for $5.7 million. Built by ...

We ended up speaking a shorthand where everyone was able to take a little bit of information and make all the right choices.” ...

The sink was relocated from under the window to ... a walnut island topped with soapstone, and cardamom-colored subway tiles on two walls. Like the walnut, the tiles tie to the dark woodwork ...