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Melanie Thomas 12/17/22 Melanie Thomas 12/17/22

the kitchen reveal

Hello! How are you today? I'm so excited to show off my new kitchen, but best part of any kitchen reveal is the "before" pictures:

Melanie Thomas 11/9/22 Melanie Thomas 11/9/22

is a cement counter top right for you?

I was asking myself this very thing not too long ago. With all the talk about marble and quartzite and quartz and everything in between, where does cement fit in? First of all, what are the benefits -- if any -- of a cement countertop? What are the drawbacks?