clean materials for kitchen and bath renovations are the best for resale

What a coincidence, it turns out that clean materials for kitchen and bath renovations are the best for re-sale too. This, according to this weekend’s NYT’s real estate section (Renovation Tips).

SMART MATERIALS mentioned for countertops include: nonporous granite, quartzite, basalt, schist, and engineered stones such Silestone (Clean+istry’s favorite).

AVOID soapstone, concrete, and Carrera marble (we would add limestone and slate to the list). They will break either your heart, or spirit, every time.

We are long overdue for a countertop round-up. We’ll get to it…soon. We promise.