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Throw Out Those Cuttingboards; Use Your Counter Top | Granite Boise

28 Jul, 2016

Most of us place cutting boards on our counters to protect them becoming scratched and nicked by cutting knives and other food preparation tools, so you might be wondering just how these professionals are getting away with prepping food directly on their counter tops without ruining them.

The Bathroom Backsplash: Our Newest Obsession | Granite Boise

14 Jul, 2016

The bathroom backsplash phenomenon has reached fever pitch, as has the general use of backsplashes in kitchens, food preparation spaces, and eating areas for both decorative and functional purposes.

How To Properly Clean & Maintain Your Countertops

30 Jun, 2016

Every natural stone countertop material has unique characteristics, and they each require specific care and cleaning steps. Long-term maintenance relies on identifying the type of countertop that you have so that you can gain a thorough understanding of how to protect it.

Where Does Granite Come From?

07 Jun, 2016

Granite comes from deep within the earth. At once point, granite was magma, or melted rock. It took millions of years for it to cool, harden, then work its way up to the surface of the earth. Often, upheavals such as earthquakes or tectonic shifts heave the granite up. Many of these granites are fou...

What Is the Best Countertop For My Kitchen?

31 May, 2016

No matter the material, a countertop should be pleasing to the eye and fairly durable to meet your specific kitchen needs.

What Is the Difference Between Quartz, Marble, and Granite?

27 May, 2016

Quartz, marble and granite add elegance to any home! They can be installed as tiles on the walls or floors, as backsplashes or on the tops of kitchen countertops and bathroom and powder room vanities. But what is the difference between them?

What to Look for When Hiring a Fabricator

19 May, 2016

Everyone seeks admiration when they invest time and money into replacing or installing counter tops. Skilled, experienced fabricators are the key to hearing those words of praise. But, what is a fabricator and what does a client look for when hiring?

Top 5 Bathroom Trends for 2016

09 May, 2016

Your bathroom should be your own private retreat! Here are this year's 5 top trends for new bathrooms.

Family Friendly Kitchens

18 Apr, 2016

If you're looking for advice on a kid friendly kitchen then look no further.

When Did We Become Obsessed With Granite?

11 Apr, 2016

Granite has been around as long as the Earth has, but it was not until people learned how to manufacture the rock with machinery in the 1800's that it became a mainstream.

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Throw Out Those Cuttingboards; Use Your Counter Top | Granite Boise

The Bathroom Backsplash: Our Newest Obsession | Granite Boise

How To Properly Clean & Maintain Your Countertops

Where Does Granite Come From?

What Is the Best Countertop For My Kitchen?

What Is the Difference Between Quartz, Marble, and Granite?

What to Look for When Hiring a Fabricator

Top 5 Bathroom Trends for 2016

Family Friendly Kitchens

When Did We Become Obsessed With Granite?

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