HIgh-end stone countertops add instant pop, require some TLC

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Ask Allegra the Renovating Woman
 

Countertops are a kitchen’s workhorse. They should be rugged and durable. When I go into my kitchen to perpetrate some rare, full-on cooking activity, the last thing I want to deal with is a quirky surface that needs pampering. I want to be able to drop a lemon slice, concoct vinaigrette and rest a hot cup of tea or bowl of soup on the surface without worrying about the consequences. I also don’t want to be chasing behind guests and their glasses with coasters. That’s why I still don’t get it about granite and marble countertops.

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