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Bathroom Basin Replacement
Cultured solid surface countertops continue to be popular; today's tops being far superior to those manufactured in the '70s and early '80s. As a result, there are a lot of non-vintage cultured marble and onyx basins around that are unsightly.
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Care and Repair of Plastic Laminate
Even with tile and other fine surfaces available, plastic laminate still is a popular choice for kitchen countertops. It is relatively inexpensive, comes in a variety of colors and textures and is easy to remove or replace.
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Changing Kitchens
Different kitchen countertops are all the rage right now. Which one is right for you?
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Choosing a Countertop
In this age of high-priced construction, countertops are getting as hard to choose as plumbing fixtures or light fixtures.
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Do-It-Yourself Laminating Saves Money
You may know it as Formica or Wilsonart, but the generic name is plastic laminate. It is laminated onto a solid surface to give it strength and support.
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Edge Trim for Countertops
Ceramic tile is one of the most attractive and versatile finishes for countertops in the home. Among its advantages are an ability to withstand damage from heat, and resistance to abrasion. Tile also offers a myriad of design possibilities.
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Installing Cabinet Pulls
We believe that cabinets are to kitchens and baths what furniture is to other rooms in the home. And, a handsome set of built-ins in a family room or den can well be considered furniture.
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Making Choices About Built-in Cabinets
Home improvement manuals illustrate the number of factors that go into determining the cost of built-in cabinets: type of wood and thickness, joint construction, type of paint or stain and varnish. And these are but a few of the almost endless choices to be made.
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Organizing Your Kitchen
Do you need a flashlight and ladder to find a can of soup in your pantry? Has the top of your refrigerator become a snack storage bin? If these scenarios are familiar, chances are you need some organizational help in your kitchen, using systems that make better use of available space.
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Restoring or Replacing Kitchen Cutting Boards
Most kitchen cutting boards are made from maple. It is a relatively hard wood that is not very absorbent, and as such is an ideal surface for carving. As with any wood, however, maple eventually will wear down, and repair or replacement will be necessary.
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Upgrading Cabinets to Full-extension Hardware
We've observed through the years that many people choose cabinets for their kitchen or bathroom based solely on appearance wood specie, stain color and door style, for example. Whereas looks matter, there are other aspects of cabinet construction that are equally important.
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