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5 min read
Quartz vs. granite in a Hampton Roads kitchen
Humidity, salt air and busy families. Here is how the two stones really hold up on the coast.
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4 min read
The curbless shower: what it takes to get that spa look
No step, no curb, just one continuous floor. Here is what goes on under the tile.

3 min read
Three layers of light every luxury kitchen needs
The difference between a nice kitchen and a stunning one is usually the lighting plan.

4 min read
How long does a kitchen or bath remodel really take?
A straight answer, week by week, from design visit to walkthrough.