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Natural-stone surfaces always look better after they have been polished. In the case of granite, this is a stone that looks especially pristine after receiving a polished finish when installed as countertops, vertical panels, and decorative backsplashes.

Hand selecting stone slabs and keeping up with the latest stone trends, is one of the most important components to meet buyers expectations when choosing natural stone slabs.

Choosing countertops can be a challenge, especially with the vast options of natural stone and materials available. One tough decision that we see a lot is trying to decide between granite and quartz. Granite is a natural stone and is one of the most popular choices for countertops on the market.

GMS Werks has been installing natural stone throughout the Omaha area for years. Whether it be a business or residential home, we can do it all. Not long ago we installed quite a bit of natural stone for Mike & Christina Johnson who recently moved into their new home in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

High home heating bills can really pack a punch into our budgets each winter. They consistently pose a special challenge for people who rely on fixed incomes or live paycheck to paycheck. If you’d like to reduce your heating bills, consider giving some of these free or low cost tricks a try.

You want to remodel your bathroom, but you don’t want to break your budget. Which is easy to do with any home renovation project. It’s easy to spend $25-thousand dollars on a bathroom renovation, and sometimes you only need to spend about $250 dollars. Before you even begin to remodel, you need to make a list of what needs renovating and what can wait. Think about which elements in your bathroom you most want to change and start on those first.

Since they are affordable and as beautiful as marble, travertine countertops are getting more and more popular every day. It is also a natural stone, just like marble, and gives a shinier and more polished look to both bathroom and kitchen countertops.

If you are building a home or renovating your kitchen, you’ve probably already considered using natural stones like marble, quartzite, or onyx as a design element. This year forget about anything Pinterest boards tell you to like, and make a splash with stone trent that is unique to your personality and your home.

In the world of geology, all stones are related to each other. Over deep spans of time, any rock can turn into a whole new rock if it gets melted, squeezed, uplifted or eroded. In fact, that’s exactly what’s been happening all through Earth’s history.

Choosing to add energy-efficient items to your home is essential when wanting to cut costs and support the environment. Many homeowners are choosing to switch to solar lighting options.