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The Marble Cleaning and Maintenance Guide: Protecting Your Investment

The importance of cleaning and maintaining marble homewares and decor pieces, highlighting the benefits of using House of Stone's Protective Sealant. Learn the tips and tricks for proper marble care. Following these guidelines can help protect your investment and keep your marble looking beautiful for years to come.

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The Beauty of White Marble: Inside Italy's Carrara Stone Quarries

The Carrara quarries in Tuscany, Italy are famous for producing high-quality marble that has been used in iconic structures and sculptures around the world. The mining process is laborious but awe-inspiring, with diamond-tipped saws used to cut the marble blocks and transport them to workshops for polishing. However, the environmental impact of mining has led to guidelines being put in place to protect the region's ecosystems. Despite this, the quarries remain a popular tourist destination, offering stunning views of the Apuan Alps and a glimpse into the fascinating art of stone extraction.

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