Choosing a kitchen countertop is a bit like dating—you want something attractive, reliable, low-maintenance, and preferably not prone to cracking under pressure. Maybe you're into the cool confidence ...

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We predict it might even upstage quartz and granite, thanks to its high durability and low maintenance qualities. When you think of porcelain, you might think of fragile, traditional dinnerware and ...