How to Get Through a Kitchen Renovation

Of all the different types of home renovation projects, dismantling and putting together a new kitchen is without a doubt the most stressful project. Careful planning can go a long way to making it bearable, though. Here are some helpful tips on how to get through your kitchen renovation unscathed: Start packing well in advance […]

Using white granite in a classic kitchen

Who ever would have thought to install white granite countertops in a kitchen? Likely people interested in creating a classic, light, open, airy look, that’s who. Where once white granite was reserved for government buildings, it is now growing in popularity among homeowners who want to make their kitchens feel more spacious, create a clean, […]

Protecting Granite Countertops in Outdoor Kitchens

Granite: It’s not just for your indoor kitchen countertops, anymore. As outdoor kitchens continue to grow in popularity, people naturally want to install granite countertops right next to and all around their outdoor grills, sinks, refrigerators and fireplace. And why wouldn’t they? Everyone knows that granite countertops are as durable as they are beautiful. But it does […]

Tough Light Colored Countertop Materials

White isn’t typically considered a bold color–unless you choose it as the color of your kitchen countertops. Light-colored countertops can be bold. You can combine them with white cabinets to create a sleek, contemporary look. You can combine them with deep, dark-colored cabinets to give your kitchen dramatic appeal. And they can be combined with […]

Everything You Need to Know about Stone Countertops

Your kitchen isn’t really about the appliances or the cupboards. It’s all about the countertops. Countertops are never overlooked, always in use and the first thing most people notice when they make their way into your kitchen. If you really want to make your kitchen countertops stand out (and who doesn’t?), you’re going to want […]

How to Keep Your Counters Clear and Roomy

Your kitchen countertops exist to make life easier. They provide you with valuable space to prepare food, do homework with your kids and consider some of life’s most important documents. But only if you keep them clear and roomy, which can be easier said than done. In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day living, it’s […]

Ready to Remodel? Don’t Make these Mistakes

It’s been said that remodeling your home can be taxing. It’s also tax deductible, a great way to improve your family’s comfort and increase your home’s value. But, whether your remodeling project is painful or productive depends largely on your ability to avoid common mistakes that make remodeling miserable. Here’s a list of three critical mistakes you […]

How Much do You Know About Soapstone Countertops?

It has been quarried for thousands of years. It’s intrinsic natural beauty and subdued elegance have been making believers out of people who live in farmhouses and sleek, contemporary condos for decades. It’s heat-resistant properties make the ideal countertop material. It is, of course, soapstone. If you want kitchen countertops that dazzle and distinguish your home […]

Arch City will Measure Out Your Stone Countertop with Digital Precision

Fabricators and do-it-yourselfers share an old axiom: “Measure twice, cut once.” How long do you think it took people to figure out that spending a little more time on the front end of a project can save a lot of time and money on the back end? Probably a while. There’s another axiom that has been […]

Cleaning Up Your Marble Countertops

There is a lot to love about marble countertops. The spectacular beauty and elegance. The wide range of colors in which it is available. The uniqueness of each slab, which means you can truly differentiate your kitchen from those of your friends and neighbors. The absolute resistance to heat. Yes, there are a lot of obvious reasons […]