For most of us, a marble kitchen worktop with its beautiful and luxurious patterns is the dream. But sadly, that’s where it usually stays – in our dreams, as marble comes with its downsides from a ...

Whether you blame Covid lockdowns, recipe box subscriptions, or the latest high-tech kitchen appliances, everyone’s spending more time in the kitchen. Meanwhile, popular open-plan spaces remove the ...

The culprit is respirable crystalline silica dust (RCS), both a dust hazard and a carcinogen released during the manufacture and cutting of engineered stone. Workers who cut, shape and finish ...

Solid wood remains a popular option, but is it right for your home? Here’s what you need to consider before you decide ...

Kitchens are the hardest working room in the home and often need replacing and repairing. To save money on installing a worktop, it is possible to undertake the task yourself. However, it is important ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...