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The Increased Popularity of Granite Kitchen Countertops
The Increased Popularity of Granite Kitchen Countertops
The popularity of granite kitchen countertops has increased dramatically in recent years, with the media focus on kitchen remodeling and personal incomes rising. Originally the choice for granite countertops was limited to wealthy individuals. Today, homeowners of moderate means choose granite countertops for their durability as well as beauty. In addition to their utility and longevity, granite kitchen countertops are one of the few home improvements that maintain their value. Typically, any appliances, flooring or cabinetry decisions will only add about twenty-five percent of their retail value to the appraisal value of a home. In addition to long term value, (continued at http://interior-decor.blogspot.com/2...e-kitchen.html ) |
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The Increased Popularity of Granite Kitchen Countertops
On Oct 22, 10:30 am, trav wrote:
The Increased Popularity of Granite Kitchen Countertops The popularity of granite kitchen countertops has increased dramatically in recent years, with the media focus on kitchen remodeling and personal incomes rising. Originally the choice for granite countertops was limited to wealthy individuals. Today, homeowners of moderate means choose granite countertops for their durability as well as beauty. In addition to their utility and longevity, granite kitchen countertops are one of the few home improvements that maintain their value. Typically, any appliances, flooring or cabinetry decisions will only add about twenty-five percent of their retail value to the appraisal value of a home. In addition to long term value, (continued athttp://interior-decor.blogspot.com/2007/10/increased-popularity-of-gr... ) Another housing fad that proves the American public is infatuated with ugly things...the new houses are ugly, the DINKS drive ugly SUV's, men wear sloppy open collared shirts, sport three day stubble, women do their hair with eggbeaters and grease, even basketball players wear uniforns three sizes too large. It's hard to understand why anyone would want a 1/2 ton countertop thet has to be babied with lotions and sealers. Even plumbing fixtures are aping some of the absolutley most atrocious Victorian designs. The place for granite is out in the cemetary where it can be at peace with it's neighbors and not be totally out of place in 30 years. My nickels's worth...after inflation. Joe |
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The Increased Popularity of Granite Kitchen Countertops
people get tired of stuff and want new..........
since granite lasts forever its a bad investment, and upon home resale the new owner may not like the color |
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The Increased Popularity of Granite Kitchen Countertops
wrote in message ups.com... people get tired of stuff and want new.......... since granite lasts forever its a bad investment, This displays an amazing way of thinking. Not in a good way. Bob |
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The Increased Popularity of Granite Kitchen Countertops
trav wrote:
snipped... (continued at http://interior-decor.blogspot.com/2....spammers.html ) In any case, what sort of idiot would believe a blogspot spammer about anything? -- John McGaw [Knoxville, TN, USA] http://johnmcgaw.com |
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