My mother, the consummate reader and researcher, just sent me an article from the New York Times about granite counter tops and the radioactive gas, radon. She knows that in the throws of our house renovation, we are making decisions about what counter tops to use in our kitchen, and on top of the vanities in our bathrooms. I've written here about some environmentally friendly(er) options such as PaperStone and Richlite , but we are still considering all options. So I read with great... Read Full Story
If you are considering selling your Princeton area home you may be wondering what updates would be needed to help selling the home. Many of my clients ask this question, since in this market home condition and appearance are very important to the success of the sale. There is no one rule applicable to every home, it depends on many factors requiring a visit to the home for specific advice. One of the things that comes up for consideration often is whether to update the look of the kitchen... Read Full Story
by Ian Floyd
Granite countertops for the kitchen are an obvious benefit over other materials that will have minor neglect. Benefits of granite counter tops aside, there are a fire things that you must keep in mind while you’re planning your new kitchen rework. For remodeled or new houses alike, granite has grown in renown more and more. There are plenty of reasons for this due to the numerous benefits of of granites use as a kitchen counter top material. The complete list would be too long... Read Full Story
When I think of home improvement I usually think of two areas the most, the kitchen and bath. When you are a guest in a house these are usually the two rooms you will likely visit that are loaded with fixtures, cabinets and decorative pieces. The best looking and most impressive pieces in these rooms are usually granite countertops . Even when remodeling a home most people that are looking to increase the value will install granite coutertops and new appliances.
My kitchen and bathroom... Read Full Story
This is a great hike, not a killer. But the return will beat up your ankles jumping rock to rock. Take water of course. Find out the distance to see if you are up to it. Hike info link said it is 7.7 miles RT and difficult. I would like others input on that. Read Full Story
by Helen Joansapina
There are so many reasons to choose a granite counter top for your kitchen when you decide to remodel. Surprisingly, one of the important reasons to select a granite counter top for your kitchen involves the health of you and your family.
Millions of Americans succumb to food poisoning each year, and in some cases, it is fatal. When food is prepared at home, it is vital that the kitchen counters be cleaned properly afterwards.
If the kitchen counter top is too porous... Read Full Story
by Harry Bernadoliet
A great many decisions must be made when you decide to redesign your kitchen. It is necessary to make choices about colors, where to put the appliances and cabinets, and what type of lighting fixtures you want. You must decide if you want colonial style cabinets or modern. Do you like Victorian dcor? You must choose among the different variety of wood for your cabinets-cherry, maple, pine, and so on. An important part of all these decisions will be the budget you have to... Read Full Story
Granite kitchen counter top is perhaps the most wanted and anticipated counter tops for a dream kitchen that has captured the hearts of numerous people. This is the first product which they think of when they want to beautify their dream kitchen. As a matter of fact granite counter tops amass the best features that one cannot isolate from any other kitchen counter top products. Read Full Story
So now that everyone has spent the last decade in a frenzy to put in granite counter tops, the New York Times is reporting that there is apparently an elevated risk of radon contamination from some of the granite being used in homes. Great. So my half dozen trips to the granite dealer to pick out the “perfect” slab, the endless discussions about which bull nose edge to use, and the decisions about where to put the seams and whether to do an over-mount or under-mount sink have potentially... Read Full Story
I have blah-mundane Formica counter tops in my kitchen and bathrooms. Woe is me. I am okay with these outdated amenities - plus the fact I cannot afford to upgrade. I have to use my excess money to buy gas. You listen to real estate agents about selling your house or having it buyer ready and they all say -GRANITE. When an agent comes in to asses your home they shake their head in sorrow when they see your old counter tops. "Upgrade", it's their motto. "You can't sell this house with that... Read Full Story
