I ran across a great article at The Family Handyman on comparing cost and materials of different countertop options: Buying Countertops: Plastic Laminates, Granite, and Solid Surfaces. At the end of the article is a link to a pdf that summarizes Wear and Maintenance Comparison Chart for each type. Great information when trying to decide what direction you want to go in for a kitchen remodel. They also have a good tutorial on installing laminate counter tops yourself. Decision 1: Countertops Well I’ve made a decision about countertops. Or rather the decision was made itself for me. I made a trip to … Read more…