You're looking at an iron-oxide (rust) stain in a granite countertop that could be millions of years old. In my opinion, it's not a defect. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim ...

Rust may form on certain types of metal, but it can damage more than that. Its distinctive, deep reddish-brown color easily transfers to other materials, resulting in stains. Unfortunately, getting ...

Have you ever moved a piece of furniture only to discover a mystery orange-red rust stain on the carpet? Or maybe your favorite shirt suddenly has a new rust stain on it after a recent wash. No matter ...

Finding a rust stain on your shiny quartz countertops can be alarming, but it doesn't mean permanent damage has occurred. Quartz is a big investment and a beautiful design statement, so using the ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Within a few seconds of walking into the bathroom of my new apartment, I knew I'd be living in one of the majority of American homes with hard water.

Q: We moved into an existing home that has granite countertops. When we looked at the house, there were cleverly placed trivets in certain places. I have come to discover that they were hiding what ...