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Somehow it seems that the month of May is flying by. Believe it or not, next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. The Lake of the Ozarks will be busy with people coming down for the long weekend. Whether you plan to spend your weekend out on the Lake or spending time with family and friends at home, there is one thing we can be sure of. There will be lots of delicious food served. Metro Marble & Granite has some great Memorial Day Weekend recipes from Delish.com that we wanted to share with you. After all, you will be making these delicious desserts in your kitchen. If you’ve been thinking about updating your countertops, the best countertop company at the Lake of the Ozarks can help. Memorial Day Weekend Desserts Banana Split Kabobs There’s nothing that says summertime quite like a banana split. These fun and healthy desserts are  sure to be a crowd pleaser. Ingredients: 2 bananas – cut into 1 inch pieces 24 1 inch pieces of pineapple 12 large strawberrie...

Whether you are building a brand-new home or you are renovating your current home, if you are going to have a fireplace, you should definitely consider installing a granite fireplace. Fireplaces are extremely popular features in a home, and if you are looking for a way to add elegance to a room or create a new look, Metro Marble & Granite knows that a granite fireplace can do just that. The best countertop company at the Lake of the Ozarks has put together a few reasons why granite is a great choice for your fireplace. Granite Is Extremely Durable One of the main reasons that granite is such a popular choice for homeowners whether they are using it as their countertops or on their fireplace is that it is very durable. Granite is a natural stone and is virtually scratch resistant and doesn’t easily chip. It is also extremely heat resistant which makes granite a great choice for fireplace hearths and mantles. While a fireplace regularly needs to be inspected on the ins...

Spring is just around the corner and that means that cooking outdoors will be most people’s preferred method for cooking dinner. Backyards will soon fill up with sunshine, fireflies, and people enjoying a great BBQ. Outdoor kitchens are extremely popular and we understand why. This great kitchen might be in your backyard and not actually inside your home, but that doesn’t mean you can forget to clean or maintain it. Metro Marble & Granite knows that outdoor kitchens may require less maintenance, but we know that there are a few things you need to do to make sure you can enjoy your outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks for years to come. Wipe Down The Countertops When most people are creating their dream outdoor kitchen, they choose natural materials, such as stone or granite for their counters. Both granite and stone offer a variety of different colors and textures. While this is great for the design of your outdoor kitchen, you should keep in mind that these materia...