Kitchen remodels

[Chile Pepper]

I also hear that granite stains easily, and requires annual sealing to prevent staining and scratching.

Marble stains. Granite is harder and does not stain. I've had mine for 11 years and haven't done a thing to it since it was installed--and it was only polished for installation.

[Trek-chick]

We are still in the process of re-doing the kitchen. We knew it would go slow...we decided to buy items and pay off as we go, before we get into a huge debt for the kitchen. We have done all the work ourself except install the granite counter tops.

We saved some money by painting the cabinets we had (White oil based paint__looks great!!) all we have left is, to put in the molding and get some pantry shelving for my new pantry. light for sink area and DH will make a kitchen Island for me.

I love it--old style had pink counters with blue back splash UGH!!! Now, all colors are neutral earth tones and I have colorful dinner ware and accents