Step into the kitchen of this 1993 traditional colonial and you are met with an eclectic mix of new and old, dark and light. The stage is set for drama with a dark stained center island of painted black Maple cabinetry and nickel glaze, while perimeter cabinets are an off white called “Melted Brie.” The […]

History of Stonemasonry Stonemasonry is one of the earliest trades in civilization’s history. During the time of the Neolithic Revolution and domestication of animals, people learned how to use fire to create quicklime, plasters, and mortars. … Castle building was an entire industry for the medieval stonemasons. The Ancients heavily relied on the stonemason to build the

Quartz and marble have been in use from very ancient times. Both have many ornamental or industrial uses. Found on the earth’s crust, they are different minerals. Read more: Difference Between Quartz and marble | Difference Between

Even though I’ve been trying hard to convince people otherwise, granite countertops are still king. But if the dark, speckly stone leaves you cold, fear not! There are alternatives. Here are eight of our favorites.   Butcher block Gets my vote for The Next Big Thing. It’s much cheaper than marble or granite, and it lends

An itinerary of facials, relaxation, and cucumber water doesn’t need to be limited to a weekend getaway—transform your own bathroom into your everyday spa. Create luxury in a room that is made for self-pampering, but is often set up to help you get out the door as quickly as possible. Slow down and make your

Traditional Dry-Stack Stone Walls: Stone masonry originated with dry-stacked stonework where the walls are carefully layed up without mortar. Gravity serves as the glue that holds everything together. Free-standing dry-stack stone walls are usually made larger at the base and then taper in slowly as the height increases. For absolutely no expense but the labour,

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Are you still not sure if Granite is the best choice for your counter tops? Granite has been valued for millennia for its beauty and durability. It was used in ancient Egypt to build pyramids and continues to grace today’s kitchen designs. It is a unique stone in both appearance and structure that continues to

1, 2, 3 and that is all it takes. You have a small kitchen? The space is starting to look cramped? You not sure what to do? Want to break the walls down to make it bigger? Well you you don’t need to break walls down or rearrange counters to make it look bigger and