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It's a journey back in time as the cousins transform an unfinished kitchen into an old-fashioned country kitchen with soapstone countertops and backsplash. This unique product--used for thousands of years throughout the world and especially popular in colonial New England-is a malleable stone with exceptional density that feels, to the touch, like a dry bar of soap. Dean and Derek work with expert Glenn Bowman, owner of Vermont Soapstone (established in 1856) and rediscover why this traditional stone has modern appeal.