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We built our home and went right to granite to start. I really prefer it because it cleans up so nicely, you can set a hot pot on it, in fact it will cool down a hot pot more quickly. Some people are under the impression that one has to seal their granite all the time so It may be a deterrant to some. We lucked into buying at a time when the particular granite we chose was going for half price. I love it and may well have chosen it anyway. We sealed it once and then found out it was presealed anyway. Sealing granite means clearing and wiping it off and then going over it with a cloth soaked in sealer. Could not be easier.
I must say that the laminate which they put in our baths is veryattractive so maybe some people don't see the necessity to upgrade. I know our nextdoor neighbors did not use granite and they upgraded everything else. Thier home is lovely. All our homes are lovely, never been in an ugly one down here. Come on down and join us. It is far better weather than Ohio, and I loved Ohio except for the weather.