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Homeowner Q&A

Clear answers from industry pros to the most common homeowner questions.

Thinking about replacing your countertop? Wondering how to care for granite, or whether quartz or marble is the better choice for your space? You’re in the right place.

In our Homeowner Q&A section, we tackle real questions from real homeowners — and answer them with practical, honest advice from trusted professionals: countertop contractors, interior designers, engineers, and fabrication experts. No fluff. No jargon. Just straight answers.

What material holds up best over time? How do you avoid common installation mistakes? What happens if something goes wrong? We break it all down so you can make confident decisions about maintaining, upgrading, or renovating your kitchen or bath.

If you’re an industry professional with insights to share, we invite you to contribute. Head over to our Become a Contributor page to submit your article. We publish helpful answers for free and accept promotional content at our standard editorial rates.

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