The purpose of this article is to articulate in convincing detail the characteristics of various types of eco-friendly countertops and to help you choose the one that best fits your lifestyle, budget, enlivens your bliss, and keeps you from getting ill. The list below is not exhaustive but represents the most popular types.

By using this information, you’ll avoid the irrational pitfalls of buying something just because everyone else has one or just because of the color. There is much more to choosing a countertop, as you will soon see.

Q: What are the best green products to use when repainting kitchen cabinets? The cabinets are being stripped first because they've been painted several times.
—Asked by Angela Gill, Columbus, OH

A: That's a simple question, but the answer requires some basic info about strippers, paint and sealers.

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