The Case of the Disappearing Grout
The Florida sun was already working overtime when I pulled Woody into the parking lot at Flo’s Diner. Woody is...
The Case of the Holy Marble Pavers
A pool deck riddled with holes leads the Stone Detective to uncover a filler that couldn't take the heat.
The Case Of The Perfect Circles
The Stone Detective investigates mysterious dark circles on a new quartzite countertop — and uncovers an unexpected culprit.
The Case of the Crying Countertop
Morning at Flo’s Diner It was seven-thirteen on a Tuesday morning, and I was sitting on the third stool at...
The Case of the Hollow floor
A hollow-sounding marble floor leads the Stone Detective to uncover a classic case of spot-bonded mortar gone wrong.
The Case of the Cracking Wall
A limestone lobby wall keeps cracking after repairs. The Stone Detective finds the real culprit hiding behind the stone.
The Case of the Polka – Dot Marble
White spots spreading across a marble floor? The Stone Detective uncovers the surprising culprit hiding in, of all things, unusual footwear.
Is It Marble… or Is It Quartzite?
When a homeowner's countertop confuses everyone from fabricator to supplier, the Stone Detective tests mineralogy to solve the mystery.
The Case of the Mystery Rings
Ghost rings appearing on dark polished granite slabs? The Stone Detective visits a fabrication shop and quickly tracks down the unexpected culprit.
The Case of the Mystery Dots
Tiny white spots kept appearing on a high-end marble lobby floor. No stains, no spill, no residue. The Stone Detective investigates — and the truth hits like...
The Case of the Slippery Truth
A hotel lobby, a fresh polish job, and three people down. The Stone Detective investigates when "shiny" gets mistaken for "safe."
The Case of the Marble That Wouldn’t Polish
A stubborn marble floor refuses to shine—until a simple mix-up reveals the real culprit in this classic Stone Detective case.
The Case of the Ghost Veins
Dark veins suddenly appearing in marble? The Stone Detective uncovers the real culprit—and it’s not failing stone.
The Case of the Tile That Sounded Hollow
A hollow-sounding tile floor might seem like just a noise—but it’s often a warning sign of poor installation, voids, and future failure.
The Case of the Shower That Wouldn’t Stay Clean
A shower that won’t stay clean isn’t always a cleaning issue—it’s often “something else”. Learn why it returns and how proper cleaning fixes it.