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OUTDOOR KITCHEN TIPS!
It’s outdoor kitchen season! Here in Winnipeg, the outdoor (and outdoor kitchen) season is short and making sure you get the most of it helps get us through those long cold winters. When the sun is out, getting outside is priority one! It’s a well known fact that food...
REPLACING LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS WITH STONE? There’s Something You Should Know.
Here you are, finally making the leap and ripping out those old laminate countertops and upgrading to an incredible slab of quartz or granite. It’s an exciting day and nothing can spoil it. Until... The installers bring in the stone, set it in place and everything...
STONE COUNTERTOPS FROM START TO FINISH
We’re happy you’ve decided to choose stone for your countertop project, but now what? We’ve been fabricating and installing stone countertops for a long time, so we’ve got the whole process down to a science. In this post, we’ll share our process with you so you know...
STONE COUNTERTOP STRESS TEST- Part 2: Heat and Impact
Stone countertops, how durable are they really? (If you missed “Part One: Stains”, check it out here!) Full disclosure: I don’t personally have stone countertops (yet), so these stress tests are as much for me as they are for you! I’ve heard a lot about the beauty and...
STONE COUNTERTOP STRESS TEST – Part 1: Stains
(The following science experiment is performed by trained professionals in a very scientific setting. Please do not attempt at home.) Someone call Bill Nye, because we’re going to do some science! It’s pretty common knowledge that while stone makes some of the most...
BATHROOM REMODEL AND BUILD TRENDS FOR 2022
While we think you can put stone almost anywhere, by far the most common times our customers come looking for stone countertops are for an upcoming kitchen or bathroom remodel. A few weeks ago, we posted about the upcoming kitchen trends for 2022 (6 Rock...
KITCHEN SINKOLOGY: MASTER CLASS – UPGRADING YOUR SINK
It’s finally happened! You’ve decided to upgrade your countertops and have picked out a beautiful quartz (or granite… or…) and you can’t wait to have it installed. But what about the sink? There are a number of things to consider when choosing your sink. How big do you want it to be? What material should it be made of (there are more options than just stainless steel) and what style is best for your space? Wonder no more! We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to the kitchen sink in a single post and we’re happy to share from our expertise.
6 ROCK-SOLID KITCHEN TRENDS
Your kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s the place you gather, work, share meals and entertain. It’s a focal point of your home and in most cases, the most costly room you have. When you are planning a renovation on a space like a kitchen, finding trends that...
8 TIPS FOR REMODELING YOUR BATHROOM
The bathroom is considered to be one of the main rooms in any house. It’s a small, personal space but can hold big impact, so it’s always a good space to take a critical look at, particularly when you are considering selling or renovating. Replacing cabinetry and...
SOLID STONE 101: FAQ
As one would expect, we love stone. It’s beautiful, durable, long-lasting, and an ideal choice for many applications. Not all stone is created equal, and it can sometimes be difficult to decide which one is best for your project. In this article we’d like to explore...