Recent content by LindaNY

Thanks Handyguys. Clearly I don't know my laminate from my formica :) My sink is still in good shape, so I'd like to keep both that and the faucet. Luckily my appliances are new. Would I paint the cabinets (and do the new hardware) before or after I get new counters? On another note...

Well I'd prefer not replacing them. My hope would be that I could paint them and then just maintain the paint for the next ten years or so. I just don't know how realisitc that is. I'll try to attach pics. (I should also add that I'm not planning on changing the layout of the kitchen at...

Thanks granite-girl. Do you think the thicker quartz or a different counter material would be able to take the switch? We're still up in the air about this, but I don't know if we'll ever have the funds to "do it right" with college costs in our future :) Thanks.

Hi everyone. I'm looking to improve my kitchen somewhat since I spend so much time in there (as a housewife) but would like to do it on a low budget and avoid going into debt. I'm not a DIYer, my husband has some skills, but we'll likely get help from a friend when the time comes. Right now...