Get the Kitchen You Want for Less

May 29th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

1. White Kitchens

White kitchens are classic and clean looking (at least in pictures). And if Pinterest is an accurate gauge, white kitchens, white cabinets, white marble counters, and white subway tile backsplashes are swooned over as much as white wedding dresses. But, there’s no need to redo the whole kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Granite Look for Kitchen Countertops Is Just a Spray Away

November 24th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

But, thanks to CasaSugar.com, we’ve found this neat new product, Countertop Transformations from Rust-Oleum, which offers an affordable DIY solution. It’s a coating system to give your laminate countertops the look of natural stone products, like granite. Check out some of these before and after pictures. Though this project can be done in a weekend, it’s not your typical $20 bottle of spray paint, but instead comes with a full kit (tools included) that costs $250–still much cheaper than new granite countertops. Read the rest of this entry »

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Zinc Countertops: Pros and Cons

August 17th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Zinc is an industrial-looking countertop material that’s got unique characteristics. Primarily, zinc develops a patina with age that some home owners really like. Read the rest of this entry »

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Why Laminate Kitchen Countertops Deserve a Second Look

July 13th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

A favorite during the groovy 1960s and ’70s, laminate kitchen countertops are enjoying a second wind as an affordable, durable, moisture-proof, and surprisingly attractive replacement for your home’s worn kitchen countertops. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kitchen Countertop Triage: First Aid for Scratches

April 13th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Repair kitchen counters that show a history of wine spills, dropped pans, and unidentified sharp objects, and you’ll maintain the value of your kitchen and home. You can easily hide some counter mishaps, while only professional contractors can solve other surface problems. Here’s a look at counter cures and lost causes. Read the rest of this entry »

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