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Hollow tiles or cracking tiles and grout? Read this before ripping it all out.

When you walk across your tile and grout floor, does it sound more like cheap laminate? Or when you drop a spoon, does it sound...

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Why Use a pH Neutral Cleaner for Granite Countertops | Yonkers, NY

Perhaps you have been told that your granite countertops can be cleaned with glass cleaner or a solution of dish soap and water. According to...

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What You Need to Know About Caring for Soapstone | Yonkers, NY

Do you have or are you considering soapstone for your countertops? Here are some tips for caring for soapstone and keeping it beautiful.

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Testing Stone For Kitchen Countertop Usability – The Lemon Juice and Oil Test | Yonkers, NY

Thinking about buying new countertop? Here is an easy but very effective way to test any granite for usability…

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What’s an etch and how do I remove it? | Yonkers, NY

Etching on marble is one of the most common issues we hear about. So, what is an etch and what can be done about it?

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Tips From a Stone Care PRO for Selecting and Buying Stone and Tile | Yonkers, NY

Are you building a new home? Restoring or re-decorating your old home? Are you an architect or interior designer in need of some direction with...

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Marble Cleaning? | Yonkers, NY

We get many calls from homeowners asking for Marble Cleaning services. While we do offer marble cleaning, we rarely find that what the customer is...

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Everything (and then some) You Ever Wanted to Know About Sealing Your Natural Stone | Yonkers, NY

AWorried about stains on your marble, granite and other natural stone, but terribly confused about whether or not to seal? Many people find that they...

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Why Does White Marble Turn Yellow? | Yonkers, NY

The problem of yellowed white marble is not uncommon. All over the United States I have encountered marble that has turned yellow, and even brown....

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