We see a lot of people upgrading to Granite when choosing a new countertop to cap off their three-years in the making kitchen project, but have they done their homework or are they just following suit for their own McMansion?  Don’t get me wrong- there is a phenomenal beauty to a natural slab of stone with irregular veining, but I prefer quartz.  I like the classic appeal of consistency offered in quartz, not to mention it is twice as strong as granite.  Read more