"Terry" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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.. (An investment that is trivial for a
> $250K house becomes less trivial when the house is valued under
> $90K...)
>
> Best -- Terry

What truth that is.

I got so sick of walking into people's prize homes with acres of bland beige
marble and runways of granite counters I thought I'd barf.
I spend a lot of time in the kitchen so it was worth the money for something
that gives me joy everyday. It's not that big, so why not? Granite is
cheaper than marble here. I don't know why. Formica is cheapest of all.
As to which is the greenwst choice, I just don't know. I think you have to
decide based on wear potential, budget and personal aesthetics. I doubt
Consumer Reports could alter my choice.--
http://www.judithgreenwood.com