Granite countertops need gentle care. Experts share what not to use on granite and safer cleaning options to protect the seal ...

“Eco-friendly,” “green” and “natural” — you’ve likely seen these words a lot. But what do these terms mean? In some cases, nothing at all. Companies have to meet no specific criteria before slapping ...

California is considering prohibiting the fabrication and installation of artificial-stone countertops — effectively banning the products — in response to an epidemic of the fatal lung disease ...

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Jeff Rose, a part owner of a countertop fabrication shop in Nicholasville, Ky., is among the hundreds, if not thousands, of workers who have been diagnosed with silicosis, a lethal lung disease caused ...

César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed. Engineered quartz countertops ...

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Marble is a type of stone known for its durability and elegant appearance. As such, it’s commonly used for countertops, flooring, and other high-traffic surfaces. However, maintaining that beautiful ...

A popular material for kitchen countertops has been linked to a life-threatening lung disease, silicosis. Health officials in Massachusetts just announced the first confirmed case in the stone ...

A man in his 40s in Massachusetts has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to countertop manufacturing, finishing and installation. The disease is preventable with proper ...