On Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:40:35 -0500, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>
> Cool site. However ... I am not particularly fond of granit. It seems ...
> gritty looking to me.

Gritty? Huh. Granite and gritty belong together in the same
sentence, AFAIC.

Here is what I think is a very cool product... it's eco friendly and
looks great in this picture.
http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/green...onsentino.aspx

> I imagine waterford shattering on it. I don't know what I would want on the counters.

Not sure what you could install that wouldn't break glass if you're a
fumble fingers. I have a bar mat next to my sink and that's where the
glasses etc drain.

> Anyway, no remodel is planned, just
> yearned for. I want to take down a couple of walls and completely
> reconfigure. Since I can't do that now (gotta buy a car and want a better
> one than I should) I might just refloor, refinish the cabinets (which are
> real wood and beautiful, just the finish is worn)

If your cabinets have a regular furniture finish, you may be able to
use Howard RestorAFinish on them... otherwise it will be a major
project.

> and get new appliances aka
> new wall oven (present one is also coppertone!) and dishwasher. My fridge is
> new, at least.
>
You'll be glad you upgraded your appliances. Personally, I don't last
a week without a dishwasher. I start breaking things when I have to
wash by hand.

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I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.