You're looking at an iron-oxide (rust) stain in a granite countertop that could be millions of years old. In my opinion, it's not a defect. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim ...

Q. Tim, we just moved into an existing home that’s got granite countertops. When we looked at the house, there were cleverly placed trivets in certain places. I’ve come to discover they were hiding ...

Q: We moved into an existing home that has granite countertops. When we looked at the house, there were cleverly placed trivets in certain places. I have come to discover that they were hiding what ...

Ensure your granite surfaces retain their natural beauty with our must-know cleaning tips. Prized for its good looks and durability, granite remains a popular choice for countertops, floors, and ...

If there’s one subject that shows up in my inbox more often than any other, it has to be rust. Ugly, orange-ish stains on tubs, showers, toilets, washing machines, sinks and even stainless steel. One ...

My sister-in-law swears her kitchen counters have magical powers that attract stains. I think the problem is more closely related to the habits of the members of her household. Even if you live alone, ...