real simple ~ renovation handbook

apparently the magazine Real Simple is jumping on the renovation bandwagon with a series of articles related to "sprucing up your home." the first is an article about cabinets and countertops for baths and kitchens. some of the advice is probably old hat for us house renovators (ha, ha) but on the third page of the online article (here) there is a great breakdown of the different materials available, price comparisons and some of the pros & cons.

i think i'm still voting for soapstone countertops for our future kitchen but the paper composite look cool too.