There’s no doubt about it – concrete countertops look pretty fantastic. They’re not just for fans of industrial design and décor – concrete countertops can look earthy, warm, cool, rustic or modern. They can also be custom made in various shapes and sizes, are heat and scratch resistant and with certain treatments, cracking can be eliminated.
Those are the pros. The cons? They can be expensive if you turn to the experts. That’s why many with DIY knowledge, tools, space and well – balls – have attempted to make your own. [click to continue…]
Not every job you face around the house is going to involve a mammoth amount of work – and thank Jebus for that! However, there are things that come up that could use a little more attention than duct tape, especially if you want to prevent future damage that WILL result in a buttload of work.
A collection of handy, well-organized tips can be found in When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough – a resourceful book by Popular Mechanics’ C.J. Petersen. The book details what you can do on your own and gives advice on when you might want to call in a pro – all with a conversational and sometimes humorous voice we think HomeFixated readers can appreciate.
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There’s no doubt about it – concrete countertops look pretty fantastic. They’re not just for fans of industrial design and décor – concrete countertops can look earthy, warm, cool, rustic or modern. They can also be custom made in various shapes and sizes, are heat and scratch resistant and with certain treatments, cracking can be eliminated.
