Q: Does granite need to be sealed and, if so, when, how and how often? I just bought a house with granite countertops and want to keep them in great shape. A: Granite countertop sealers can be as ...

Homeowners will want to ask their granite countertop professional whether their countertop requires sealing, and if so, how often treatments are needed. While it may be possible for a homeowner to ...

Reader Sandy Anagnostopoulos of Naperville wrote to tell us about her struggle to find a sealer for her granite countertops that she feels comfortable using. She wonders: Can we suggest a green — or ...

Who the heck is Rob Robillard? I can hear that question in my head being said by many of you as I write this introduction. Oh, he’s that new guy answering questions in the Sunday Globe. Not sure why ...

Avoid harsh cleaners or abrasive scrubbers, which may damage the stone and erode its sealant.

Editor's note: This article was combined from several columns. Who the heck is Rob Robillard? I can hear that question in my head being said by many of you as I write this introduction. Oh, he's that ...