Granite Countertops Gain Popularity
05.24.08 (4:10 pm) [edit]
Although its aesthetic appeal and durability has long made granite a favorite among some homeowners, the stone's popularity appears to be increasing.
David Cook, owner of Louisiana Granite Yard, Inc., in Haughton, said all upscale homes have granite, and with the price of granite dropping, homeowners are finding it more affordable.
Cook's prices for granite start at $24.95 per square foot installed and it's that price that caught the attention of James Gilliam, a Shreveport native who recently moved back home from New York.
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David Cook, owner of Louisiana Granite Yard, Inc., in Haughton, said all upscale homes have granite, and with the price of granite dropping, homeowners are finding it more affordable.
Cook's prices for granite start at $24.95 per square foot installed and it's that price that caught the attention of James Gilliam, a Shreveport native who recently moved back home from New York.
Read more: Granite countertops gain popularity among homeowners
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