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Seeking New Countertop
Asked by S.H. from Wichita
on April 16, 2009
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I am remodeling a house I just bought. The kitchen countertops are that old lamanite that looks like really fake wood. My kitchen is small and I want to either do lama...
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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...
- S., We moved into home that needed a new countertop in a small kitchen as well! We looked at Lowe's and Home Dept both, I found the one I wanted at Lowe's and sent ...
Marble Countertop in Bathroom
Asked by K.B. from Charlotte
on June 10, 2008
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I have a water ring stain on my marble bathroom countertop and my regular cleaner will not remove it. I called the store where I purchased the marble and they told me...
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- Try the magic eraser. I haven't found anything it won't get off.
- not sure but mayonaise removes it from wood, try that. rub it on and let it sit a few minutes and wipe it off.
- We also have a marble kitchen countertop. I use a small, soft bristled brush with vinegar and salt - takes the water rings/deposits right up!
Wood Countertops
Asked by C.K. from San Antonio
on March 17, 2011
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I have wood countertops. They are unsealed. I used to be able to keep them clean by just wiping them down with a soapy wash cloth or vinegar/water, but lately that i...
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- C.: I believe there is a way to seal them - I personally don't know how. I would contact your local Home Depot or Lowe's and ask them - they usually have "how to" c...
- I don't have a good answer for cleaning them, but I seal my butcher block top with a mixture of plain parafin wax and tung or mineral oil. I melt the parafin (carefull...
- First of all I would sanitize them with bleach water. I would think that just as wood cutting boards are considered unsafe, especially with raw meat, a wood counterto...
Countertop Advice
Asked by J.K. from Houston
on February 10, 2009
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I am looking to replace my countertops with granite. I will be also replace my sink with a stainless steel one (undermount) and replacing my downdraft stove top. The...
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- Black is beautiful, but it shows every finger print. Just thought that it might help if you have children. I spend at least 20 min a day shinning mine. No fun- but pre...
- Sounds like you have my kitchen. Granite is a great choice just make sure it's not in tile form where you have grout lines on your counter. You want a solid surface. ...
- I second the comment about black or very dark granite. It looks great at first but it does show fingerprints, waterspots and scratches. We remodeled most of our hous...
Countertop Help
Asked by W.M. from Chicago
on May 29, 2007
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I have a new home with corian countertops, and I noticed the other day that the counters are already covered in little scratches. Is this just the way corian looks or...
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- I am an interior designer and I am not a fan of solid surface material because they scratch easily, are hard to maintain and they cost about the same as stone, which i...
- I believe you can buff those out but you may need to hire a professional service.
- You can use either very very fine sandpaper to remove the scratches, or I prefer to rub the counters with a rag with vinegar, in a circular motion, until the scratches...
Help with Cleaning Granite Countertops
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on June 25, 2008
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Does anyone have a recommendation for cleaning hard water stains on granite countertop. We have really hard water and black granite and checked Lime Away but label sa...
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- Hi D.! There are some great cleaning products from the LOC (liquid organic cleaners)line that are not only fabulous cleaning products but totally green and safe for y...
- There is a wonderful series of cleaners that work on Corian and Granite. I rent my home and my landlord said to only use that cleaner on the counters. It is put out ...
- Hi D., One of the things I love to use to clean my granite counter tops and natural stone floors ect. Is a steamer you can get at Bed Bath & Beyond and Linen & Things ...
Super Glue.....HELP!
Asked by M.C. from Nashville
on September 20, 2010
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My well meaning hubby was trying to fix one of my son's nano bugs. He succeeded in fixing the bug, however, he also managed to get many little cement blobs of supergl...
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- You can try using nail polish remover. Acetone type works best but depending on your counter material, you might want to contact a manufacturer of the material.
- A single-sided razor blade will clean it off without scratching the counter. Acetone may affect the counter surface. I know it'll eat through a wood finish.
- I have used acetone (usually found in most nail polish removers) to loosen super glue. If you chose to use it, I would test in an inconspicuous spot to make sure it d...
Granite Tile Recommendations?
Asked by E.S. from Denver
on March 25, 2009
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We are replacing our old laminate countertop in our kitchen and are trying to decide between new laminate or granite tile (can't afford granite slab or solid surface)....
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- Hi E.- I'm an interior designer, and I have a granite tile counter top. It is a great way to get the granite counter tops that you want without the large price. If ...
- I know that a lot of folks are nuts about granite, and it is beautiful. I've moved a lot and had laminate, solid surface (Corian), solid granite, and granite tile. P...
- Hi E., I don't know about granite tile, but we have solid granite (house came with it) and though it's beautiful, I wouldn't highly recommend it even in a single slab...
Seeking Feedback/recommendations on "The Learning Tower"
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on November 29, 2007
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I have been looking for a good stool for my son (15 months old) to help with hand washing and other sink/counter level activities. The Learning Tower is advertised as...
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- I have heard that it's great and worth the money, but that it takes up lots of room. If you have a small kitchen to start with that's something to consider.
- I think it's worth the investment if you have the space. You might look into the towers that fold up. Since you are getting it while you child is still young, you wi...
- If I were you, I'd go with a simple step-stool from Walmart. They sell them for about $10, I think. We've got a 3-yr-old son, and we have 3 step-stools. One is a Ca...
Decorating Advice Needed
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on August 18, 2011
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My bathroom is in desperate need of a makeover. Currently the walls are a dark blue, the trim is white, the cabinets regular wood color, countertop is off-white, show...
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- I love that idea of painting the cabinets a darker gray and the walls maybe a soft, dove gray. I would leave the off white counter for now and leave everything else a ...
- I think I'd paint the shelves and trim to match the counter. You can get sort of a "Nantucket" feel in the room with that coordination.
- You can actually paint the counter, but you can't paint the sink. I painted my kitchen counters and they turned out great! Here is the kit that I used: http://www.g...
