Granite Countertops: Pros and Cons Cutting Granite Countertops Most granite cutting takes place at the quarry, but some of the cutting must be done at the installation site. It's essential that the proper equipment is used. To shape the dense material, a standard household circular saw needs...
To build a knee wall for use in an existing space, the first step is to finish the design and measure it out on the floor. Determine the desired counter size, and along with that, the desired overhang; for seating, a 10- to 12-inch overhang is recommended, but if there is no seati...
Installing new kitchen countertops is a great way to refresh the look and feel of your kitchen, whether as a quick project or a part of a larger renovation. Countertop installation costs a national average of$3,155, with most projects falling somewhere between$1,883 and $4,477. However, ...
If the countertop doesn't have a precut hole to hold the sink basin you'll have to cut one, and the difficulty of this task varies, depending on the countertop material. Wood, laminate and cultured marble or solid surface countertops are relatively easy to cut with a jigsaw. But you'll...
To clean countertops make a paste from baking soda and water. Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle salt generously over the exposed flesh of the lemon. Scrub the baking soda paste with the lemon over counter surface. We use a 25% vinegar and water in a squirt bottle to clean up baking sod...
Since sharingmy budget kitchen makeovera few weeks ago, the number one question I have been asked is how my painted laminate countertops are holding up. It has been almost three years since I originally painted my countertops and they have definitely been put to the test during that time!
I have my own little miniature start up blog, which is more about everything (hopefully has a little a humor, and is not just design), which I'm trying to build. I could literally lose endless Saturdays with your posts though. thank you! (And just in case any of the small timers ...
Swamp coolers use the principles of evaporative cooling to cool the air. John T Takai/Shutterstock Under the right conditions, swamp coolers look like they have lots of benefits. They're cheap to build and install. The only materials it takes to make them are a blower fan, a pump, an...
I have written and sharedPaint Tutorials & Tipsthat will help anyone become a better painter. This guide is a quick overview of what surface can be painted and how to go about the application of the paint. These are the most frequently asked how to paint questions I receive in my inbox ...
Removing a burn mark on laminate countertops is not an easy task but can be accomplished using some proper techniques. We have all set a scorching hot pan