A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen ...

Craftsmen who cut granite for kitchen countertops can be at risk of radiation exposure thousands of times above the federal safety limit, according to new research. The danger results from inhaling ...

Granite counters have been all the rage for a decade, but now it has come to this, an entire kitchen made of granite. I think it is incredibly ugly and probably ridiculously expensive, But seeing this ...

Millions of American workers are being exposed to small dust particles that infiltrate the body and leave thousands of cuts in their lungs. Known as 'black lung' because of the inflammation and ...

If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, your timing couldn’t be more perfect. There has never been a better time to shop for countertops. Gone forever are the days when your only ...

For our kitchen counters, we have traveled from laminates to butcher block to marble to soapstone to granite, and then back again. Each material has its pros and cons, but none has an ultimate ...

Cutting-edge technology and stone production techniques are enabling manufacturers to thinly slice semiprecious stone and create mineral-imbedded quartz for use in luminous countertops with a ...

Because granite is pricey, and those who have granite counters typically want their kitchens to look their best, granite care and maintenance are key concerns. When your granite counters look in tip ...