Advantages and Disadvantages of Granite Counters When considering the type of counters to install in your home or apartment, it is important to looks at the advantages and disadvantages of each type of surface. Here are some of the characteristics of Granite counters.   Advantages of Granite: Variations in color with pitting and veining found in nature that adds to the beauty Natural stone, no two stones are alike Slab viewing is available at many locations Sealed by Fabricator Very popular and sought after by buyers and renters Stone prices have dropped in recent years.     Disadvantages of Granite: Cost is high compared to other surfaces Natural stone is porous, resealing is required periodically. Seams may be visible due to the differences in each slab. Difficult to repair Tough on... 07/05/2013

    Perspective Perhaps there is another way of seeing things. In any situation, we can find something to complain about, we have all done it. Viewed from a different perspective, we can always find good. If both are there, than we get to choose how to perceive things. Which do you choose? 04/27/2013

  Curb appeal includes the curb; Do you need your curb repaired?   We often hear the term “curb appeal”. The term is used to describe how a property looks from the curb. As the potential buyer pulls up to the curb in front of your home, what do they see? This is important because it is the first impression that the potential buyer will have. It is important that the curb appeal is a good one. What about the curb?   In talking about curb appeal, we talk about the landscape, window coverings, exterior paint and much more. What about the curb itself? The curb serves an important function and if it is in poor condition, it will be noticed. The curbs can be repaired and brought back to its original condition.   Concrete curbs can be repaired. Concrete curbing is the most common in our area o... 06/19/2012