How Do I Fix Stainless Steel?

Put the words “stainless” and “steel” together, and you have two very powerful words that evoke a certain reaction from most people.  Kitchens that are high quality are often described as having “granite and stainless steel”, two of...

What to do with Slippery Limestone and Travertine around a Pool

   Recently, we worked at a very nice home in Discovery Bay on the California Delta.  The owner had a problem.  He has a beautiful backyard with pillow-cut limestone (stones that are rounded on the edges) surrounding his infinity pool and hot tub, over-looking his...

Stone and Tile Repair in Atherton

  The boys did a fun job in Atherton last week.  Appleby cleaned, honed, polished and sealed the light-colored limestone and replaced five tiles in this whimsical home decorated by JR. McDonald.  The colors, fabrics and artwork are amazing, all working together to...

How to get Safe and Qualified Workmen into My Home

Part of owning a home is trying to maintain it, and that means there will be workers. tradesmen and estimators coming through the door. Some people have a very relaxed attitude about people working in their home.  I was surprised when I first started working as a...

We are NOT the Best Carpet Cleaning Company!

That’s right. We are not the best carpet cleaning company. We are not the best rug cleaning company either. We may not even be the best marble polishing company. How do I know this? Recently Appleby Cleaning and Restoration decided to see if we could become a Diamond...

Appleby Seals Limestone in Diablo Cover House

The Appleby Hard Surface Division is known for working on fine homes throughout the Bay Area.  Recently, a spectacular home in the Berkeley Hills was featured in Diablo Magazine’s February edition. Appleby cleaned, honed and sealed the limestone for this architectural...