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For some, the kitchen is a sanctuary where countless hours are spent meticulously preparing food, for others the kitchen is used far less, and looks are key. Different materials have different strengths and weaknesses, so choosing the right material for your needs is key.  Properties That Make a Good Cooking Countertop There are some properties…

Butcher block countertops, also known as wood countertops, are made of woods ranging from oak, to cherry, to bamboo. You can do all of your kitchen countertops with butcher block, just the island, part of the island, or really whatever you think will look and function best. Oftentimes homeowners will do a mixed material kitchen…

A pot slips out of your hand, seeming to fall in slow motion towards your beautiful countertop. As it clangs to a rest, you quickly run your fingers over where it made contact and confirm your worst nightmare, a chip. What now? Sell the house? Rip out the countertop? Hide it with a decorative vase?…

With increasing environmental concerns some home owners in the market for countertops may be on the lookout for options that are more environmentally friendly. Today countertops are made in nearly endless materials meaning that you can find a material that will not only look great, but also fit for your use. In this brief blog,…

When natural stone countertops are discussed, most commonly granite is going to come to mind, maybe quartzite if you’re more knowledgeable. Soapstone is a far less commonly known natural stone, but is still a great option for stone countertops. This stone contains large amounts of talc, giving it the “soapy” feel and soft texture.  Pros…

Making a decision on something they gets as much attention and use as your countertops can be an intensive process. The first step is to consider your budget.  Laminate countertops are going to be your cheapest option, with more premium options such as stone or porcelain several times as much.  Decide what you want as…

The BACA Robo SawJet is our newest exciting addition to our shop. A 20 horsepower motor paired with an abrasive water jet allows for powerful and precise cutting on not just one, but two tables, meaning that the saw can constantly be cutting on one side while the other side is being unloaded, leading to…

Stone countertops are in no way considered to be the cheap option when it comes to redoing your existing countertops or installing new ones for the first time. Stone is a great way to give your space a very customized and high quality look, and increase the value of your home. The question is, how…

After deciding that you want to go with stone countertops, you have to make the time consuming decision of what type of stone you want to go with, with the most popular types of stone being granite and quartz. You can read about the pros and cons of granite here, and the pros and cons…

If you’ve decided to get new countertops, the thought of “investment” has probably crossed your mind. You can expect your countertops to last for decades and add significant value to your home. If you get a very temporarily “fad” countertop, you could hurt yourself in the long run, as the fad fades away but the…