Granite Mountain, Prescott, AZ

My mother, the consummate reader and researcher, just sent me an article from the New York Times about granite counter tops and the radioactive gas, radon. She knows that in the throws of our house renovation, we are making decisions about what counter tops to use in our kitchen, and on top of the vanities in our bathrooms. I've written here about some environmentally friendly(er) options such as PaperStone and Richlite , but we are still considering all options. So I read with great interest this article about granite counter tops possibly causing radon gas problems in people's homes. I'd never heard about this. ... Read Full Story

If you are considering selling your Princeton area home you may be wondering what  updates would be needed to help selling the home. Many of my clients ask this question, since in this market home condition and appearance are very important to the success of the sale. There is no one rule applicable to every home, it depends on many factors requiring a visit to the home for specific advice. One of the things that comes up for consideration often is whether to update the look of the kitchen by installing granite countertops. It is a costly item and such an update always require ... Read Full Story

by Ian Floyd Granite countertops for the kitchen are an obvious benefit over other materials that will have minor neglect. Benefits of granite counter tops aside, there are a fire things that you must keep in mind while you’re planning your new kitchen rework. For remodeled or new houses alike, granite has grown in renown more and more. There are plenty of reasons for this due to the numerous benefits of of granites use as a kitchen counter top material. The complete list would be too long for this article, so we’ve compiled the top benefits listed below. One. The natural beauty of a ... Read Full Story

When I think of home improvement I usually think of two areas the most, the kitchen and bath. When you are a guest in a house these are usually the two rooms you will likely visit that are loaded with fixtures, cabinets and decorative pieces. The best looking and most impressive pieces in these rooms are usually granite countertops . Even when remodeling a home most people that are looking to increase the value will install granite coutertops and new appliances. My kitchen and bathroom both have granite counter tops and it definitely makes the place look sharp. If your company sells similar items ... Read Full Story

This is a great hike, not a killer. But the return will beat up your ankles jumping rock to rock. Take water of course. Find out the distance to see if you are up to it. Hike info link said it is 7.7 miles RT and difficult. I would like others input on that. Read Full Story