What it is. Where it came from. Why homeowners love it. And what you should know about caring for it. Quartz has become one of the most recognizable countertop materials in modern homes. From bright whites with dramatic veining to deep charcoal and matte black, engineered quartz can imitate the movement of natural stone while offering a remarkably consistent surface. But here's something many homeowners don't realize: The quartz in your countertop isn't simply a slab of quart

What homeowners should know about that pink or reddish buildup—and why it keeps coming back. If you’ve ever noticed a pink, peach, or reddish film forming around your shower drain, along grout lines, near the bottom of a shower curtain, or in other constantly damp areas, you’re definitely not alone. It’s commonly called “pink mold,” but in many cases, it isn’t mold at all. One organism commonly associated with this type of buildup is Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that can