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Kitchen Countertops ... Some Tips for Making a Smarter Choice for Your Kitchen

There are really only four countertop materials that you have to deal with. They are; Tile, Laminate, Butcher Block and Solid Surface. Within these four categories, of course, there are many sub-catagories and options, and you should know what your choices are, as they each have properties germane to your taste, lifestyle and budget.  In play as well, is your desire to do the project yourself or not.

Tile
This is really the do-it-yourselfer's dream. They can be purchased, on sale, sometimes for less than seventy five cents each for a 12"x12" ceramic tile! At that price, one could tile the countertops AND the floor for less than you'd expect to pay for a countertop alone. Tile comes in sizes from 4" to 16" and prices from fifty cents to fifteen dollars (and up) each! There are so many colors and textures, you're sure to find something that will please the whole family.

Installation is easy (and fun) and a countertop project can be accomplished in a weekend by the average homeowner. Since you'll be working one tile at a time, mistakes can be fixed as you go, and there are several ways to finish the edges, including wood trim. You will have to rent or buy a tile saw and a few specific tools, however, and make sure you'll be able to live with, because of the grout, an uneven surface. Talk to someone in the tile department at one of the big boxes.

Laminate
Laminate comes in pre-made sections for your particular counters or in raw sheets which you have to cut and glue yourself. You know this product by names like Wilsonart™ and Formica™. The pre-made sections are the easiest to work with and you can buy them made with the backsplash and edging incorporated into the finished section. All you, or your contractor, have to do is attach them. They're even made with 45 degree angles for "L" shaped counters.

This is the least expensive option if you want a perfectly smooth countertop to roll your pizza dough on!

Butcher Block
This choice can have a warm and inviting appearance or an edgy look, depending on the appliances, the finish and the backsplash treatment. Butcher Block was probably the first countertop material, and is used by top chefs and butchers today because of its durability, hardness and ability to withstand force. Germs and bacteria have nowhere to go, as these are very hard and non-porous and these clean with a simple wiping.

You'll need to re-oil every few months and standing water may cause staining, but cleanup is very easy. Be careful with hot pots and pans as these ARE wood and will burn. Also, certain juices and liquids will stain. Unlike the other countertops, however, you can sand these! Moderately priced, but look for sales.

Solid Surface
As the name implies, these are solid. Same pattern and colors all the way through. At one time, these could only be installed by a professional, because of the relationship between the manufacturers and the contractors, but not any more. Today you can order from one of the big boxes or even online, have them custom made and delivered to your home! Remember, though, measure twice. Solid Surface is the most expensive of the four ... and you don't want to pay more than once! Again, talk with a salesperson.

Green Countertops
Did I say only four materials? Well, there's a fifth .. and its big! Today there are more and more manufacturers developing eco-friendly countertop products. Some use recycled glass, scrap metal and even paper impregnated with eco-resins! In fact, homes, restaurants and coffee shops are using paper countertops and I bet you didn't even know. Search "green countertops" and see.

Finally, you don't have to settle for only one of these options either. You could have a solid surface countertop with a tile backsplash. Or, a laminate with a wood backsplash and edging painted to match your cabinets. How about butcher block with a stainless steel backsplash? The choices are endless.

If you'd like to know more, go to wwwRemodelQuickTips.com and click on COUNTERTOPS. Here you'll find details on the pros and cons, costs and links to go deeper, if you wish.

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Black & Decker TRO480BS Toast-R-Oven 4-Slice Toaster Oven List Price: $54.99 Sale Price: $26.99 You save: $28.00 (51%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, this versatile toaster oven-toasts, cooks, broils and reheats a variety of foods. Enjoy your favorite muffins, individual pizzas, casseroles or small chicken parts-cooked to perfection right on your countertop Features Large-capacity 1200-watt 4-slice toaster oven Bake, broil, bagel, toast, and keep-warm functions Adjustable temperature up to 450 degrees F 30-minute timer; slide-out crumb tray; baking pan included Measures approximately 12-2/5 by 18-8/9 by 15 inches

Sanyo HPS-SG2 Indoor Barbeque Grill with 120-Square-Inch Nonstick Cooking Surface List Price: $45.00 Sale Price: $34.85 You save: $10.15 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Enjoy delicious grilled food with friends and family at any time of year with Sanyo's virtually smoke-free indoor barbeque grill. The large 120 square inch non-stick cooking surface allows for plenty of space to cook multiple food items. A powerful 850 Watt heating element along with an adjustable thermostat control provides even cooking at the temperature of your choice. The non-stick grill surface sears foods like a traditional barbeque and allows excess fat to drain into the removable drip pan to ensure virtually smoke-free, healthy cooking. Easy clean up is accomplished with the dishwasher safe drip pan plus the grill surface is coated on both sides to make cleaning quick. Cool touch handles and base protect you from the heating surface. Easy to store with convenient stacking storage design. Includes multi-language instructional manual. Features Indoor barbeque grill with 120-square-inch nonstick cooking surface Virtually smoke-free; removable drip pan catches run-off grease Adjustable thermostat control; cool-touch handles and base for safety Dishwasher-safe drip pan; instruction manual with recipes included Measures 13 by 18-1/5 by 3-1/2 inches

Black & Decker CTO4500S 6-Slice CounterTop Convection Oven with Pizza Bump, Stainless Steel List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $46.06 You save: $33.93 (42%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, this versatile toaster oven-toasts, cooks, broils and reheats a variety of foods. Enjoy your favorite muffins, 9-inch pizza, casseroles or small chicken parts-cooked to perfection right on your countertop Features 12-Inch Pizza bump (6 slices) and convection functions Perfect broil, maximum bake, and temperature: 450° Slide out crumb tray and bake & toast signal bell Non-stick interior (easy to clean) with rack advance (easy access to food) 60 Minutes timer, 1 rack (2 rack Positions), and 1500 watts

Hamilton Beach Hand/Stand Mixer - Black/ Chrome List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $35.94 You save: $14.05 (28%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days See Reviews For This Product Description 64650 Features: -Doubles as a hand mixer . -290 Watts peak power makes mixing easy. -Shift and Stir bowl . -Versatile attachment set includes traditional beaters, whisk and dough hooks . -Brushed stainless steel . -4 qt. stainless steel bowl . -6 speeds & Quick Burst button. -Bowl Rest mixer stabilizer. Features Bowl locks to base for maximum stability Includes pouring shield, flat beater, dough hook, whisk, recipes and user manual Quick-release head for easy access to bowl and contents

Black & Decker CTO4300W Perfect Broil Countertop Oven, White List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $49.99 You save: $10.00 (17%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, this versatile toaster oven-toasts, cooks, broils and reheats a variety of foods. Enjoy your favorite muffins, 12” pizza, casseroles or small chicken parts-cooked to perfection right on your countertop! Features 4-slice countertop oven with extra-deep curved interior fits a 12-inch pizza Toast, bake, broil, and keep-warm functions; adjustable temperature; 60-minute timer Reversible chrome-plated slide rack; dual rack slots; glass door; removable crumb tray Broil rack, bake pan/drip tray, and user manual with recipes included Measures approximately 16-1/5 by 20 by 12-3/5 inches

West Bend 74706 Countertop Oven with Rotisserie Attachment List Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $80.99 You save: $49.00 (38%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The convection feature which cooks food up to 35% faster and the extra large capacity, accommodates a 12 inch pizza, makes this Countertop Oven an ideal item for the home. Don't waste energy and heat up your kitchen with a standard oven when this unit will do the job. Five functions of this unit include Warming, Toasting, Broiling, Rotisserie and Baking. Accessory pieces include a 12" pizza pan, a removable and reversible rack and a handle attachment for easy removal of food on the rotisserie. Temperature control ranges 150 to 450 degrees. Unit has a timer with continuous on setting or up to 1 hour auto shutoff. Features Convection oven with rotisserie bakes, broils, toasts, and keeps food warm Large capacity accommodates whole chicken or 12-inch pizza; nonstick interior Temperature control from 150- to 450-degrees F; 60-minute timer with auto shut-off Includes pizza disk, removable/reversible rack, drip pan, and handle attachment Measures 20 by 16-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Black & Decker CTO4400B Perfect Broil Large-Capacity Countertop Convection Oven List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $48.65 You save: $31.34 (39%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, this versatile toaster oven-toasts, cooks, broils and reheats a variety of foods. Enjoy your favorite muffins, 12-inch pizza, casseroles or small chicken parts-cooked to perfection right on your countertop! Features 1500-watt countertop oven for convection baking, broiling, toasting, and keeping foods warm Large capacity--can fit a 12-inch pizza; chrome-plated broiling rack with dual-position rack slots User-friendly control knobs; 60-minute timer; adjustable temperature up to 450 degrees F Nonstick interior and slide-out crumb tray for quick cleanup; baking pan included Measures approximately 20 by 16-2/7 by 12-3/5 inches

George Foreman GRP90WGR Next Grilleration Electric Nonstick Grill with 5 Removable Plates List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $97.19 You save: $52.80 (35%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description George Foreman Next Grilleration Grill with five removable plates for contact grill, griddle, waffle, bake and panini cooking. All grills are coated with George Tourgh exclusive scratch resistant triple tough non-stick coating. Dishwasher safe removable plates for easy clean up. Features Electric countertop grill with 72 square inches of cooking surface 5 removable grill plates for making waffles, cooking paninis, grilling, baking, and griddle cooking Exclusive George Tough triple-coated, scratch-resistant, nonstick coating Generous handles stay cool to the touch; dishwasher-safe grilling plates Some units may show 0, 1, 2, 3 rather than Off, L, M, H

KitchenAid KSB560OB 5-Speed 56-Ounce Blender, Onyx Black List Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $70.25 You save: $59.74 (46%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description KitchenAid Blenders combine outstanding performance, durability and an easy to clean design to perform everyday kitchen tasks from making smoothies to pureeing vegetables for soup, to crushing ice and making pesto. This blender features a 56 oz shatter-resistant blend & serve pitcher. Its soft grip handle is comfortable and the jar's lighter weight allows for anyone to use, including kids. One piece dishwasher safe pitcher with Stainless Steel one-piece blade eliminates food traps and any need to disassemble. Clean Touch control pad wipes clean in an instant. Unique pitcher design and patented blade system combine with .9 HP motor and Intelli-Speed electronic controls for fast, consistent blending. Includes 1 Year Hassle Free Replacement warranty through KitchenAid. Features 5-speed blender offers .9 HP motor and Intelli-Speed electronic controls Die-cast metal base; steel-reinforced coupler; 1-piece stainless-steel blade Dishwasher-safe shatter-resistant pitcher with 56-ounce capacity; soft-grip handle Automatic "crush ice" button; Clean Touch control pad; cord storage for tidy countertops Measures 7-1/4 by 9 by 15-1/5 inches; 1-year hassle-free replacement warranty

Panasonic NN-SN667W, 1.2cuft 1300 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, White List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $114.99 You save: $35.00 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description 1.2 cft, 1300 Watts of High Power, One-Touch Sensor Cooking/Reheat, Chrome 5 Button for easy progamming/use, Keep Warm/More-Less Control, Popcorn Key, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute, White Features 1300-watt family-size microwave oven with 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity 13-1/2-inch turntable; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep warm Inverter Turbo Defrost for even heating; 10 power levels 5-button and flat-panel controls; 4-digit display; delay start; timer Please note: upper-left corner of door has a small indentation to allow door to open smoothly