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Quartz Countertops
Asked by T.G. from Los Angeles
on August 31, 2009
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We'll be remodeling our kitchen soon and are looking at getting quartz countertops. Does anyone have experience with this type of countertop? Both positive and negat...
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- Hi T.. We installed quartz in our kitchen and LOVE IT. It's nice that you can put hot pots or dishes right on it without burning it and you don't have to treat it lik...
- We have Silestone and LOVE them! They are indestructible, gorgeous, and care-free.
- I also have quartz. they were in my kitchen when i moved in. Love them. Absolutely no negatives. Good luck.
Slightly off topic.....bathroom Renovation
Asked by S.W. from Detroit
on March 23, 2013
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Hello Ladies,
So my DH and I have finally reached a place where we can execute a long overdue bathroom renovation. We have had two previous renovations (the lower ...
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- I love the easy care of Corian. Think of what you use in the bathroom. Soaps, tooth paste, rust stains (if you have hard water), lotions, hair dye, medicines - anyth...
- I'm with Jo-- if we hadn't used the marmoleum for the countertop (small counter and an upgrade from the weird rococco tile we had before) I would have used the stained...
- We just put a black granite top in our bathroom. It looks great, but I'll be honest, it needs to be cleaned every morning and night. It shows everything. And granite g...
Graniite Composite or Stainless Steel Sink/?
Asked by D.I. from Dallas
on June 3, 2010
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we are updating our kitchen and who knew choosing a kitchen sink could be so confusing? I'd love opinions on living with stainless steel vs. a granite composite sink. ...
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- Well this probably won't help, but we have one of each and love them both! I have a 60/40 split brushed stainless in the kitchen. When we updated 7-8 years ago I r...
- We went from a 50/50 sink to a 60/40 and love it! We have brushed stainless. I've never had an undivided tub so I can't comment on that but I definitely wouldn't go ba...
- I have a stainless single tub and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It is soooo convenient for washing your pots and pans easily. The heavier gauge, the better, but they can get pret...
Stainless Steel V. Black Appliances
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on October 31, 2007
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I need to choose b/w the two for our new house. I have a 15 month old and I know fingerprints will be an issue either way, but white would look ridiculous in our new ...
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- I think Stainless Steel is trendy. Go with the black. Good luck!
- I understand what you are saying about the fingerprints--but I really think in the long run you would be happier w/stainless.
- A.,Being in the kitchen design and granite business for many years previous to running a home daycare I can understand your dilema! With black granite and dark wood c...
Advice on Countertops
Asked by S.B. from Omaha
on February 14, 2011
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Hi mamas! My husband and I are looking to replace our laminate countertops so I need some advice. I thought that I was sure that I didn't want granite because I've h...
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- We have granite and I have had zero problems with it. I would suggest either continuing to look at granite or look at quartz. It looks just like granite, but doesn't h...
- Keep in mind that many of those solid surface products -- granite and quartz included -- can't handle heat, so you're basically in a laminate-like situation. I found t...
- We have granite without any of the extra fancy edges or anything like that & we love it. It doesn't scratch, nothing in the 7 years we've had it has "stained" it & it...
Greasy Gunk Around the Stove
Asked by N.W. from Eugene
on April 23, 2011
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Hey mamas, I'm in deep cleaning mode again. This time I want to get all the grease off the granite countertop and ceramic tile backsplash around my stove. I do alot ...
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- Dawn. Dawn is amazing at cleaning grease off of stoves, counters, walls.... There is a reason they use it to clean birds who have been victims of terrible oil spills...
- Mr Clean magic eraser. Works miracles!!! I used it to get the greasy gunk off the underside of my microwave which is above the stove top.
- Make a paste out of comet or the cleanser of your choice and scrub the gunk with a souring pad. You may have to do this a time or two....but it does work. Keep us ...
Painting Counter Tops?
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on November 20, 2012
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A friend moved into a new rented house. The house is really nice other than the 70's colored counter tops. In the kitchen they are a "lovely" shade of peach mixed wit...
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- my aunt lived in a house where the "crafty" previous owners painted the counter. needless to say she called me to come "patch" some spots that had pealed. We ended up ...
- Check a home improvement store. I can't think of the name, but there are commercials out for a product that transforms your countertops to look like granite. It look...
- Be very careful.... when we bought our home, someone had put a 'wood stain' on our butcher-block pattern formica. That was over 13 years ago-- it is still slowly peeli...
Moving to a Home That Needs Work! (Carpet, Counters, Cabinets, Appliances....)
Asked by P.B. from Washington DC
on November 22, 2008
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I'm trying to find the best price for carpeting, also kitchen counters and cabinets. Nothing fancy, something that won't cost a lot that will last for years to come. ...
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- My husband is a carpenter...we purchased an older home in 2000. The house was built in 1940. It was not in bad condition, but had not been modified since it was buil...
- I work for a countertop company. The owner is a wonderful Christian woman that I've worked with since 2000. We work with natural stone & quartz. She is very reasona...
- Congratulations on buying your first home! We have done the whole fixer-upper thing and it is so worth it! My husband works for Mill End Carpets in Virginia Beach....
What Do You Use to Wash Your Dishes?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on September 27, 2011
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My dish rags will stink after a few days and the sponge after a while looks gross and I remember hearing about the germs a sponge will hold. So I am curious as to what...
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- I was raised by the cloth and still use the cloth. Have about 20 clean ones in the drawer at all times ready for the daily battle.
- We use a sponge. Antibacterial 409 for kitchen clean-up with paper towels and we spray it on boards and knives after cutting mainly chicken until they go in the dishaw...
- I had the same problem with our dish rags (even after bleaching them). So, now I use a sponge scrubber that you can put the dish soap into the handle for washing dish...
Would You Paint Them?
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on March 31, 2009
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My kitchen cabinets are old and outdated light oak. I would like to update them. What are some of the best ways to do that? Should I just paint them------perhaps bl...
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- http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2009/03/26/painting-cabinets-a-follow-up/ Above is an excellent post about painting cabinets. The best color to paint them depend...
- Ideally you want to use lacquers for the best results, which would give you clarity. However you do have a few options still open. The most essential step in anyth...
- I personally do not care for painted cabinets. IF you are looking to sprice things up before selling the house....I would thoroughly clean them and add drawer pul...
