Modern Life & Style

  Stone slabs are made to last a lifetime; with the right maintenance, your countertops and stone slabs can persist through decades of use. If you are dealing with accidental cracks, scratches, or burn marks, you might be wondering, “Should I restore or replace stone surfaces?” Is it easier to repair what you have or replace it with an entirely new slab?  Should I Restore or Replace Stone Surfaces? Your investment in  sintered stone at Neolith  is set up to last you forever, but maintenance and repair services are always at your beck and call. Let’s find out whether it’s better to fix what you have or completely replace it.    Resealing Vs. Repairing Vs. Replacing There are multiple ways to care for your stone surfaces throughout their lifetime. When the damage you’re dealing with is minimal, you have an easier chance of resealing or repairing the areas that need attention without having to compromise the whole slab. In other cases of more severe damage, it...

  Painting your cabinets is a cost-effective way to bring new life to a room. Unfortunately, the process of painting cabinets is laborious as well as time-consuming. More than anything else, people who have painted cabinets will tell you that sanding is the absolute worst part. Each cabinet has to be painstakingly sanded around its most delicate contours, and it makes a colossal mess. The good news is that you may not need to sand your cabinets before painting them as long as your cabinets meet a  few key criteria .  Can Cabinets Be Painted Without Sanding? If you are hoping to keep the electric sander on the shelf for this DIY project, then you’re going to have to make sure your cabinets meet the following criteria. Your cabinet surfaces should either be raw, unvarnished wood or recently painted. This process is ideal for cabinets that are relatively new but aren’t quite giving you the look you hoped for. Unfortunately, if your cabinets are glossy or have sustained chipp...

  With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to think about getting those that are near and dear to you a gift. No matter who is on your list, roller skating gifts are great for anyone. For experienced skaters to those who just want to pick up a new hobby, skating is a great form of exercise and a fun way to pass the time. Below you will find some fun and exciting gift ideas for roller skaters. Gift Ideas for Roller Skaters Roller Skates:  Borrowing or renting skates can get old, so skates are a great gift for anyone in your life who enjoys skating. Skip heading to your local skate shop and buy them at an  online roller skates shop . You will often be able to have more of a variety of skate option to choose from. Safety Equipment:  If you know someone who likes to skate and is also clumsy, consider some safety equipment.  A helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are a great gift for anyone who is not a pro at skating.  These are even...

  Contemporary tablets are the perfect balance between smartphones and laptops. Their larger screen size comes without the bulk of a laptop, and the touch-sensitive screen makes it easy to use without any additional peripheral equipment. With these benefits it’s no wonder that tablets have become a  common luxury item  in many American households.  Importance of Tablet Cases Unfortunately, a tablet’s sleek edges and sensitive touchscreen also mean that it’s a fairly fragile piece of equipment. Even if you only ever use your tablet in bed, all it takes is one little tumble to completely destroy the device. If you ever use your tablet while you’re out, hand it to a child as a distraction, or turn on a pet enrichment game, then the chances of your tablet coming back to you looking like it got run over by a car go through the roof. The bottom line is even the gentlest user benefits from basic  tablet protection  in three key ways.  Protecting Your Investme...