Granite countertops cost about $3,300 on average, or between $2,000 and $4,500 for most jobs. The larger the slab, the more you’ll pay for it, since things like the weight of the slab and cutting out ...

If you're thinking of renovating your kitchen countertops, chances are, you've seen the rise in mineral surfaces, like sintered stone, joining the market. Sintered stone is only one kind of mineral ...

A construction worker sands a kitchen counter. When engineered stone is cut or ground, the dust can pose a threat to workers, according to health officials. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) Silicosis ...

In the early 2000s, granite countertop popularity skyrocketed, replacing longtime tile tops in kitchens whose owners battled broken tiles and stained grout. The durability and ease of maintenance won ...

Choosing a new countertop for your kitchen or bathroom can be daunting. You have to factor in durability, the cost of the material and installation, and how it will ...

Silicosis, a lung disease associated with the exposure to crystalline silica, has been afflicting young workers, primarily Latino immigrants who are exposed to the silica dust when workers are cutting ...