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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Help! Scorch Marks on Marble Countertop    —Grand Prairie, TX

"My son left a flat-iron on the bathroom counter and it now has scorch marks. I've tried cleaning it and didn't have a..."

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The only way to fix it would be to hire a professional stone person/company. Your marble will need to be polished down below the damage. If our company has any probl...

I don't know if this would help you but,,,, I have a solid white glass cooktop... needless to say, I put in a lot of sweat equity to keep it white, most especially w...

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Q: Painting Kitchen Counter Tops    —Princeton, TX

"I just moved into a house that has green painted kitchen countertops. I hate the color. Right now I do not have the m..."

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The resurfacing technique would be a good solution. Try http://www.permaglaze.com or http://www.miraclemethod.com. Another idea is to put down new laminate over the g...

I had a friend who painted the old counter tops in her kitchen and it turned out horrible. ...which you probably did not want to hear. I am not sure if there was anot...

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Q: Seeking New Countertop    —Kechi, KS

"I am remodeling a house I just bought. The kitchen countertops are that old lamanite that looks like really fake wood..."

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Good Morning S., Check out Lowe's, Home Depot, Then I think (not sure) Jabara's has countertop also. I looked in the Phone book and was looking for The Cabinet Lady ...

If you do the work yourself or have a friend or relative who can help you out, you might want to check into granite tile. We recently remodeled a house for our son and...

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Q: Seeking an Kitchen Island Installer    —Aurora, IL

"We are wanting to build a kitchen island in our kitchen, and I am looking for any suggestions on someone who could he..."

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Mikron Design, Inc. is a wholesale solid surface countertop dealer. They are family owned, very reliable and professional, not to mention extremely reasonable in pric...

Patti Rosignal is the cabinet person. Her husband is a builder. They could both help you. River Oak Cabinetry I don't have her company number, they are located o...

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Q: Kitchen Remodeling    —Dallas, TX

"My husband and I are thinking about remodeling our kitchen. We were thinking we would use either Home Depot or Lowes...."

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Hi C., I don't have any experience with either Home Depot or Lowes, however I am a realtor and have seen the work of Bry-Jo Construction, and they do a fabulous job...

Hello, give my husband Ralph Rivera a call at ###-###-####. He is very dependable and resonable too. He has references as well. Thank you D. R.

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Q: Corian Tops- Looks Dull    —Aurora, IL

"Best product to use on corian tops. We have black corian and it always looks dull?"

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Most people use windex -- which will dull. Try going to: http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/corian/corian_care.html

Target's brand Method is great and non toxic and smells good. THey have a huge variety of products.

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Q: Buyers Direct    —Phoenix, AZ

"Has anyone tried Buyers Direct as seen in the infomercials? Is it really a better way to buy things for home improvem..."

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NO!!! Stay away. My husband and I did the Direct Buy thing 3 years ago and we just paid off the damn loan this year for a 2 year membership that we never got to use. A...

My husband and I were looking into a membership until I did an internet search for 'Direct Buy infomercial'. We were really hopeing to save some money fixing up one of...

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Q: How to Test Granite Countertops for Radiation?    —Denver, CO

"Has anyone figured out how to test granite countertops for radiation, given the new study that suggests potential ris..."

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Why don't check out the EPA's web site? They have an excellent article on radiation in houshold items. Your smoke alarms probably contain radioactive material, so migh...

Hi L., I'm due in September with my first too! Lucky, us, a summer of record breaking hot temps... Anyway, my Mom mentioned this new study to me also. Of course,...

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Q: Green and Granite    —Chesterfield, MO

"With all this going green stuff, I feel overwhelmed. What are you mama's cleaning your granite counter tops with?"

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I don't have granite counters but I have watched a few home improvement shows warning homeowners not to use vinegar. It breaks down the sealant they use.

Granite is very expensive stuff. Check on the internet and use what's recommended. When Al Gore moves to a shack in the country and stops flying around in a private je...

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Q: Countertops    —Lake Orion, MI

"I am looking at having new granite countertops put in my kitchen. However, i have heard that granite can let off rad..."

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any substance has that capacity, better not have a computer, tv, microwave, cell phone, the basement or go into the sun then.... granite countertops are awesome....

Hi, My father sells kitchens and countertops. He is very knowledgeable about all the products. If you would like his email address or phone number please respond back.

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