When planning a kitchen renovation, the first thing that many homeowners want to do is replace the existing countertops. Countertops are the focal point of most kitchens. Dated, worn countertops can really detract from the overall look and feel of a kitchen.

Unfortunately, many of the most popular materials for modern kitchen countertops can be quite costly. If you're renovating on a budget, it's important to seek out affordable kitchen countertop options. Laminate countertops can provide the perfect balance between affordability and style in kitchen design.
 

The Fun Times Guide To Homebuilding reader, CA, asks:

RE: Coffered Ceilings with an Angled Ceiling

Is it possible to have a coffered ceiling finish on an angled ceiling?

I have a home with a 33 year-old A frame addition. The height of the ceiling is 14 feet from the floor to the highest point. Half the room is for the family room The other half is used for office space pantry and a full bath with tub. The office side has a 7 foot ceiling with a loft above that is also 7 feet high. The space is open except for the bath and pantry. I have lots of white space on the ceiling where the
the family room is. I was wondering if coffered ceilings is an appropriate solution to the white space or might there be other options / recommendations? We are planning to paint the entire room because we had several windows replaced. We are looking at what to do with the ceiling so we can do it now in one project. Your help / thoughts would be much appreciated.

Warm regards,

CA

I'm not a home builder or a contractor but I promised 'CA' an answer once I had an opportunity to talk to a contractor (Michael: Site Supervisor @ the Victorian Queen Anne home I'm covering) and here's what he suggested you try:

Good grief...that's a cheesy title! But...

Winter is still here but it's not too early (or too late) to complete your plans for that new 3-season sunroom addition you've been thinking about. The Energy Doctor has some very nice options for you to consider.
They've been around for over 27 years and still going strong.

In fact, they claim to be a leading manufacturer of solarium and sun room products in North America. See for yourself.

Here are 7 quick tips to cut your kitchen remodeling costs while still achieving the look of the kitchen you always wanted...or to get your house ready for resale on a budget.

If you're like me, you probably think blown-in, or spray-in house insulation is about as exciting as watching paint dry...right?

Watch this short video and it might just change your mind.

Why am I featuring a picture of a residential elevator shaft? 

Aging-In-Place is a relatively new term that basically describes adults, regardless of age, income and ability that wish to live independently in a comfortable and familiar environment as they grow older.

Aging-In-Place sounds pretty darn good to me. As a matter of fact, I think I consider myself to be aging in place right now because we've been living in the same home since 1988. We don't like to move...

There is plenty to worry about in today's society so it makes sense that human beings desire familiar surroundings. I'm sure you've heard many times before that people, in general, hate change. They just don't deal with it well at all. Others thrive within an everchanging environment, but for the most part, the overwhelming majority of the population could do with less of it.

By the time you've reached the "September of your years" you've probably dealt with your share of change throughout your lifetime and you don't want any part of it anymore that could possibly come your way.