Granite is a popular material for countertops, specifically polished and honed granite. These two granite finishes are frequently seen in kitchens and sometimes in bathrooms. Now though, a different ...

Q: I got new kitchen counters — granite with a leathered finish — about a year and 9 months ago. They have developed areas of discoloration, with several areas much lighter than the surrounding stone.

Q. I would like to seal our marble bathroom floor, but I am unable to clean the grout. We installed marble (10-by-10) tiles in our bathroom. The installer used white grout (we mistakenly chose the ...