Syracuse, N.Y. Kathleen Pulito had her eye on the house where she lives now for much of her youth.

She grew up in the city's Valley neighborhood and would often pass by the home at 5600 S. Salina St., where she has lived for the past 13 years. There's a porch off what is now her bedroom that she admired for years from afar.

"There would be people sitting up there having a drink or a glass of wine," she said. "I always imaged it would be me."

Pulito first moved into the house when it was carved up into a number of apartments. She eventually bought the building and converted it over time back to a single-family home.

Pulito is a graduate student at Syracuse University. Her husband Chris works in the hospitality business in Lake Placid.

They have three kids and are planning to move to the suburbs. Pulito said she'll have a hard time leaving the house behind.

"I'm not excited to be selling," she said. "I'm going to miss it a ton."

Her favorite spot in the home now is a playroom upstairs, she said. It keeps the mess from her children confined to one area.

"When company comes over, the first floor isn't a disaster," she said.

The property has a great backyard with a playhouse for her kids, Pulito added. The home also has a pole barn Pulito added herself in 2006 when she owned landscaping business.

Go here to see the original:
House of the Week: Renovated 19th century home in the city

Calacatta Oro Marble Kitchen Countertops | Marble.com
The bold white and grey Calacatta Oro Marble is a beautiful choice for this kitchen. The laminated Ogee and Half Bullnose edge around the island adds a great...

By: Marble TVChannel

Link:
Calacatta Oro Marble Kitchen Countertops | Marble.com - Video

Ivory Gold Granite Kitchen Countertops | Marble.com
In this kitchen, beautiful Ivory Gold granite is used to brighten up the room. With two islands and plenty of countertop space, this kitchen provides ample r...

By: Marble TVChannel

Continued here:
Ivory Gold Granite Kitchen Countertops | Marble.com - Video

Tobacco Granite Kitchen Countertops by Marble.com
The earthy colors used in this kitchen combine nicely with the Tobacco Granite countertops. The woody surroundings and vibrant decor complement the stone to bring out its organic tones. The...

By: Marble TVChannel

See the original post:
Tobacco Granite Kitchen Countertops by Marble.com - Video

Crema San Marco Granite Kitchen Countertops by Marble.com
Bright and spacious as well as warm and cozy, this kitchen has it all. From the dark, rustic hardwood floors, to the white cabinets, to the granite counterto...

By: Marble TVChannel

Follow this link:
Crema San Marco Granite Kitchen Countertops by Marble.com - Video

Solarius Granite Kitchen Countertops by Marble.com
This kitchen features Solarius Granite with an Ogee Edge. Solarius Granite is composed of golden highlights on a warm and light background.The elegant contra...

By: Marble TVChannel

Read this article:
Solarius Granite Kitchen Countertops by Marble.com - Video

Question: I have a problem with my Fireslate kitchen counter. Fireslate is no longer promoted for counters, as far as I know, because it doesnt hold up well and needs periodic refinishing. I have let mine get pretty bad and would like to have it redone. I would also love to know the best way to maintain it while still being able to use it normally I dont want to have to baby it.

Alexandria

Answer: Fireslate still has a Web site (www.fireslate.com) that promotes using the material for kitchen countertops, but no one responded to the phone number or e-mail address listed there.

Online comments from homeowners who have Fireslate countertops indicate that many people have had experiences similar to yours. Fireslate, which resembles slate, is made from Portland cement, silica sand, water and fillers. The Web site warns that after about five years you will need to reapply a sealer and that you can damage the surface by spilling acids such as lemon juice or vinegar, using the surface as a cutting board, or scraping it with a rough cast-iron pot. It also says you can spot-treat scratches by sanding them out, though that also wears away the sealer and makes it less effective there.

But you probably know that. So now what? When the overall surface gets heavily scratched, the only remedy is to sand or grind down to fresh material. Fireslate says its possible to use woodworking tools and sandpaper but notes that the job goes much faster with diamond abrasives and stone-polishing tools.

If you attempt this yourself, be sure to keep the surface damp to control dust. Airborne silica dust is classified as a carcinogen and can cause silicosis, a serious and sometimes fatal lung disease. Wet-dry sandpaper and diamond abrasives stand up to moisture.

If you want professional restoration, two possibilities are Rose Restoration in Merrifield, Va. (800-413-9893; http://www.roserestoration.com) and Concrete Angle in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. (301-514-1766), both of which work throughout the Washington area. Rose specializes in marble and often refers jobs involving concrete to Ron Rinehart, owner of Concrete Angle. The cost might run $500 to $2,000, depending on surface area.

For the sealer, Fireslate recommends Lithofin PSI. However, the manufacturer has since replaced that product with Lithofin MN Stain Stop, which costs $50 a liter at http://www.mystonecare.com. Rose and Concrete Angle also use penetrating sealers and include application in their prices.

One more tip, courtesy of John Forguson, the general manager at Mystonecare.com: Forget about topping the sealed countertop with tung oil, as the Fireslate Web site suggests. On a sealed surface, the oil will create a mottled look that appears stained. If you want the darker color that tung oil would create, he suggests using Lithofin MN Colour Intensifier, which is also a penetrating sealer, rather than the basic version. One bonus: Colour Intensifier is only $27 a liter.

You mentioned wanting to avoid having to baby the countertop. Unfortunately, you will still need to be reasonably attentive. The sealer should make the countertop resistant to stains. But you still couldnt leave a puddle, especially one with vinegar or other acid, sitting there for hours. Nor will resurfacing protect against dents from knife blades. Use a generous-size cutting board, or several.

See the article here:
How to restore Fireslate countertops

(PRWEB) October 22, 2014

M S International, Inc. (MSI) is pleased to announce the release of their latest web tool, the Countertop Edge Visualizer. This tool quickly renders customer choices on countertop edge profiles available for a variety of natural stone countertops. MSI encourages distributors, designers, and retailers to make this tool available on their website, and for customers to start considering their options early in the design process.

MSIs Countertop Edge Visualizer tool allows users to select from twelve popular countertop edge profiles including: Eased, Bevel, Half Bullnose, Double Radius, Bullnose, Double Bevel, Classic Ogee, Step Half Bullnose, Bevel Bullnose, Double Ogee, Triple Pencil and the Dupont Bullnose. The kitchen layout allows users to quickly visualize how their selection looks from a variety of angles in two different natural stones. Calacatta marble and Netuno Bordeaux granite are available as countertop options so that customers can see how different natural stone countertops look with different edge profiles.

Rupesh Shah, President of M S International, Inc. states We know that it is difficult to visualize all of the details that go into kitchen and bath designs. To assist our customers, vendors, and distributors, we have launched a variety of web-based tools, and mobile apps to facilitate in creating designs reflective of the personality of the home. The Countertop Edge Visualizer tool is another step forward in helping our customers design the interior space of their dreams.

To get started, customers can visit MSI's Countertop Edge Profile page an quickly select from one of the 12 available profiles to instantly see the results in the kitchen. Retailers, designers, and fabricators, can place MSIs suite of visualizer tools on their website, at no cost, allowing their customers the option to preview selections to aid in the decision making process. For more information on how to place MSIs visualizer tools on your website, visit http://www.msistone.com/room-scene-visualizer-register/.

About M S International, Inc. Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading nationwide distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and hardscaping products. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains distribution centers across the United States and Canada. MSIs product line includes natural stone products imported from over 36 countries on six continents. In addition, MSI carries an extensive offering of porcelain, ceramic, glass and quartz products. The company maintains an inventory of over 75 million square feet. For more information on MSI, visit msistone.com.

Excerpt from:
M S International, Inc. Announces Release Of Countertop Edge Visualizer Tool

A print edition Recipes Read Entire Blog Recipe Search

Our database contains recipes printed in The Dispatch since 2006.

SEARCH THE ARCHIVE

Sign up for home delivery of The Columbus Dispatch and find out What's In It for You.

Already a subscriber? Enroll in EZPay and get a free gift! Enroll now.

At her home in the Clintonville neighborhood, Faith Durands desk is covered in a pile of papers, books and FedEx mailers.

Dirty dishes sit in the kitchen sink, even though they are a bit obscured by the impressive marble countertops.

On a recent afternoon in early October, she has been to two grocery stores in search of fontina cheese for a recipe. Having no luck, she has settled on Swiss instead.

For Durand, executive editor of the popular food and recipe website The Kitchn, life is much like that of any other workingwoman: Shes busy.

Read more:
Website run by editor in Columbus adds cookbook to its offering

How to Transform Your Countertops with Countertop Transformations - HD Supply Facilities Maintenance
https://hdsupplysolutions.com/shop/c/countertops-20350?cid=sm_yt_v_0491 Are your countertops outdated or out of style? Transform your countertops with easy t...

By: HD Supply Facilities Maintenance

Read the original:
How to Transform Your Countertops with Countertop Transformations - HD Supply Facilities Maintenance - Video