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February 26, 2009
Granite Countertops
This photo is how our kitchen came when we bought our home. We've already replaced the appliances and are now looking to remove the existing backsplash and put up new glass stick mosaic tile. I'd also like to have a larger sink put in (I'm sure you've heard me complain about this stupid little one before). While we're at it the granite could also stand to be polished and resealed.
My question are:
- Number one, given that there is only about 5 inches of space between the existing sink cut edge of the countertop (wall) is it even possible to cut in for a bigger sink? How much of a (granite) lip should be left? There's a few inches to be spared on the side next to the dishwasher but I'd like it to be centered with the cabinet. Would it be better to not do another undermount sink?
- What order should I do this in? I was thinking, remove the backsplash, remove the counter, have them do the sink cut, polish, reseal the counter while I'm installing the new backsplash. Then put the counter and the sink back in. Do they even need to remove the counter at all, can it be done in place?
- What is the approximate cost of polishing and resealing? There is quite a bit more counterspace along the other wall (not pictured). Is it priced per sq/ft?
Have any of you done this before that can give me some insight?
Thanks!
Author's Comments
Isn't that the best kind Snappy?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 12:05 PM in response to Open Thread
Anyone contemplating getting a fantastic low cost renewable heat source?
Try adopting one:
http://www.newyorkshitty.com/?p=28031
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 11:55 AM in response to Open Thread
Sorry Snappy, I'd have written you in on my ballot but you're not a resident here.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 11:49 AM in response to Open Thread
Man oh man a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and cold dipping pool sound SO good right now.
Calgon take me away!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 11:18 AM in response to Open Thread
M4L- Yeah, but then I have to do a road trip in a car with a bunch of guys all lusting for titties.
I'd rather fly out to Vegas, chill in a luxury suite, hang by the pool and get tan, eat at a bunch of yummy foodie spots, gamble a bit, drink (a lot) and get craploads of spa treatments to wash all the gluttony and sins away.
That's my idea of a fabulous long weekend.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 11:14 AM in response to Open Thread
Vegas is great if you're into food and spas.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 11:06 AM in response to Open Thread
Jesus! K-Fed (or as my husband calls him Well-Fed or K-Fat) has knocked up yet another chick.
Isn't there enough of his spawn on this earth already? This will be critter number five!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 10:47 AM in response to Open Thread
Vegas is a decidedly straight in it's debauchery, unless you're a chick. Then you'd do pretty well on most dance floors.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 10:43 AM in response to Open Thread
I LOVE Vegas.
Particularly the lions at the MGM Grand.
(see that, how I worked cats into the OT real early in the game? tee hee)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 10:37 AM in response to Open Thread
Bordering on distasteful but ever so funny!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:55 PM in response to Open Thread
Fine Snappy, jeez...
It's a brownie for pussies.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:53 PM in response to Open Thread
Oy vey with the post articles! Just post the damn link, if we want to read the crap we'll link through.
Anyone want to host a class in posting etiquette?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:53 PM in response to Open Thread
"27 weeks is 7 months pregnant."
Sorry meant to delete that second sentence since I stated it in the one prior. duh.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:37 PM in response to Open Thread
Legion-
Nearly all pregnancies are viable after the 27th week (7 months), and NO pregnancies are viable before the 21st week. 27 weeks is 7 months pregnant.
The majority of abortions preformed at at the 13-15 weeks stage. The amount of abortions preformed after 24 weeks is less than 1% and usually are done because it poses an imminent threat to the woman's life/safety.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:34 PM in response to Open Thread
LOL, I missed that line. See that Benson, I really did tune out!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:08 PM in response to Open Thread
"not to get all scientific on you, but in vivo studies have shown that the fetus has the ability to sense pain and even laugh."
Mine gets the hiccups. I saw it on the sonogram.
My question would be at what point is this the case?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:05 PM in response to Open Thread
Did anyone else hear the teacher from Charlie Brown by the time Benson reached the second sentence?
Wah wah wah wah.
LOL- I'm sure it's actually very interesting Benson but I just don't have the mental capacity for 'smarty pants stuff' at present.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 4:03 PM in response to Open Thread
Ooooh careful, your ugly is showing, better tuck it back in!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 3:50 PM in response to Open Thread
Snappy, personally I think it's fine to drink after noon. I'm a big fan of the liquid lunch which sadly for me these days are either Ensure or V8 Fruit Fusion.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 3:45 PM in response to Open Thread
I'm actually not opposed to him raising taxes. Just not PROPERTY TAXES. I think they need to do more with tolls, cigs, sales tax, etc. The entire state financial system shouldn't rest almost entirely on the backs of homeowners.
Spread it out more evenly like they do everywhere else in the country!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 3:07 PM in response to Open Thread
"exit polls in NJ showed that about 60% of the voters said it wasn't about Obama, in VA it was about 57%. That means about 40% of the voters in NJ and 43% in VA did feel that Obama influenced their vote."
Were they specifically asked if their vote represented a vote against (no confidence) in Obama? Or are you just assuming that since they didn't specify that it did?
Big difference.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 3:04 PM in response to Open Thread
The commercials may be gross Snappy but that stuff works like nothing else!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 3:00 PM in response to Open Thread
Hi, I'm a democratic Jersey resident who voted for Christie.
Slope is right. The corruption scandal sent many of us Democrats over the edge. Corzine turned a completely blind eye to what had gone down which was essentially 44, primarily all, Democratic Hudson County officials being arrested. Corzine stumped with Mayor Healy of Jersey City the same week half his cabinet was arrested!
When Christie was with the U.S. Attorney's Office. He successfully prosecuted more than 130 public officials for corruption.
Christie stumped hard on reducing the tax burden, particularly to homeowners. Four years ago Corzine promised to reduce ppty taxes- they've SOARED since then. I say, let's give this bum a shot and see if he delivers since we know Corzine won't.
BOTTOM LINE- My vote had NOTHING to do with Obama.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 2:58 PM in response to Open Thread
"I thought a birthing party was a get-together to discuss the fact that Barack Obama was not born in Hawaii?""
CGar- you wish. Seriously, the whole phenomenon is gross. First off, who wants people watching them during one of the most medically intimate moments in their life?? For real, if I didn't have to be there for my child's birth I'd opt not to!
Second, imagine getting the invitation? Barf! Uhm, Jackie, I'm going to have to decline your "birthing" invitation, Frankly the thought of watching your 'lady parts' in all their glory oh, and by glory I mean tearing from the seams with blood, poop and other such niceties is just a wee bit off-putting.
Thanks though, I'll see you at work on Monday.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 11:00 AM in response to Open Thread
Woo Hoo Yankees!
Bxgrl- Please ignore the invite I sent to you, and all the other Brownstoners, to the birthing party we're throwing in March.
LOL
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 5, 2009 10:47 AM in response to Open Thread
LOL 11217!! Rob- you gotta admit he makes a good point.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 1:55 PM in response to Open Thread
"Always a classy lot those Yankee fans. You could easily find them in the see of red in Phildelphia. They were all the fat ones....they looked like a bunch of blue whales."
Wow Dave, generalize much?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 1:54 PM in response to Open Thread
Snappy- I laughed till it hurt and then I laughed again!!
Hey Gem! Hope all is well.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 1:51 PM in response to Open Thread
Milk duds? They're huge! Are you having this drink in a pint glass?
How bout the chocolate covered jujubes or chocolate chips?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 12:36 PM in response to Open Thread
Yes, chilled vodka, a little peppermint schnapps and two red jujubees as a garnish.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 12:23 PM in response to Open Thread
...two jujubees...
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 12:15 PM in response to Open Thread
Peppermint Schnapps and....
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 12:15 PM in response to Open Thread
Stiff nipples- sounds like a cocktail.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 12:04 PM in response to Open Thread
I'm not classy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:51 AM in response to Open Thread
I kid, I kid!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:51 AM in response to Open Thread
Maybe we'll move to Staten Island. I think I'd fit in there because I'm loyal, I come from a good family, I have morals, I'm classy- stuff like that!
LOL!
I'll even let you fill the house with recessed lighting.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:50 AM in response to Open Thread
chicken- my goddaughter was like that. We used to joke that her organs were comprised of concrete. For such a little imp she was like lifting a bag of wet sand.
She actually seems to have lightened up as she got older and taller.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:48 AM in response to Open Thread
Snappy, I didn't get an invite to join the new house either.
What-evs!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:42 AM in response to Open Thread
No chocolate chips, some walnuts or pecans please.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:41 AM in response to Open Thread
I'll tell you a big part of what factored into the NJ election seeing that I live here and voted for Christie.
The corruption scandals. When the FBI arrested those 44 officials in the corruption sting most, if not all, were Democrats AND most of not all were in Hudson County. Hudson County is typically a Democratic stronghold. What was Corzines response to this? That same week he went out stumping with the Mayor Healy of Jersey City who had had almost half of his team indicted.
If he's going to bury his head and not go out and kick some serious ass when a huge portion of his party is up to their eyeballs in scandal then I don't want him minding the store.
Another big issue is the tax burden. Christie campaigned big on making Jersey more affordable and putting a referendum on raising property taxes.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:38 AM in response to Open Thread
Mmmmm...banana cake.
I had some on Halloween (yes, it's traditional)(no, not really).
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:31 AM in response to Open Thread
Snappy, glad to hear it, you know, about your Hairy/Hari.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Open Thread
shelve/shelf
tomato/tomahto
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:22 AM in response to Open Thread
Can't we shelve the serious discussions until after 12 noon when it's o.k. to drink?
It just doesn't sit well so early in the a.m.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:22 AM in response to Open Thread
Morning all!
Snappy- How's Hari's hiney?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 4, 2009 11:13 AM in response to Open Thread
Yes, or womenservants- your choice.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 3, 2009 12:58 PM in response to Open Thread
MM, thanks for yet another fantastically educational eye candy post.
I always look forward to these.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 3, 2009 12:04 PM in response to Walkabout : The Italianate Style, part 1
Oh now that is PISSED!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 4:19 PM in response to Open Thread
Do they switch up the umps tonight?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 4:09 PM in response to Open Thread
I'm out early today (another Dr. appt.) so have a great weekend everyone.
Happy Birthday Dave!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 6, 2009 12:25 PM in response to Open Thread