Kitchen island not parallel with counters Finishing up a kitchen reno and just realized the island is not perfectly parallel with the counters. It’s only 1/2” off but I notice it (39” From counter on one corner, 39.5” at the other corner) It’s not the slab that’s off it’s the island itself. Is this small misalignment worth mentioning? Is it an easy fix? submitted by /u/Successfu…

Why are unsealed granite counters popular? I like things that look pretty, but I also like the idea of NOT choosing a material or item that is intentionally high maintenance or awkward to use. So why are unsealed granite countertops popular? This came up in a discussion with a family member who had them and all they could say was that it was popular. Which says a lot really. But why ch…

Will it look terrible with different lumen led over kitchen counters? Thinking about doing higher power led for over the kitchen counters, but while the utility will be higher, I’m concerned it is not exactly symmetrical and may make the 400sq ft room unbalanced. Trying for same style of light trim, just different wattage/lumens. Thoughts? submitted by /u/Fragrant-Spot1115

How ‘The Sympathizer’ Counters 50 Years of Hollywood Vietnam War Narratives submitted by /u/meltingsunz

Embiid counters: Sixers let Harden ‘do his thing’ Sixers star Joel Embiid disagreed with James Harden’s assessment that he was “on a leash” in Philadelphia, saying that the Sixers gave Harden the ball “every single possession” and let him “do his thing.”

Sourcing Kitchen Counters – why is it so hard to get info? Hello experts and folks who’ve had this experience! We’re in planning phase of a kitchen reno for our 150 y/o townhouse. Admittedly I’ve been on the hunt for what seems to be a holy grail of marble, but regardless of material, getting even estimated pricing info for counter stone has been next to impossible if you’re going for anything beyond ty…

Does slab backsplash always need to be the same as the counters? For example, I am using this photo as inspiration for a kitchen reno. I plan on using black or charcoal gray leathered quartzite on the counters with similar green cabinets. Could I use marble slab similar to this picture as backsplash (maintaining the black seems too dark), or do I need to forget about slab backsplash and go with tile? subm…

SEC Counters Ripple in Effort to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling Whether or not Ripple violated securities law in making XRP available to retail investors by putting it on crypto exchanges is absolutely a question that needs appeals court intervention, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) argued Friday.

Is it ok for kitchen island to be higher than the counters? We’re doing a kitchen renovation and want to make the island top thicker. They do this by mitering a piece to the edges to make it look like a thicker slab. It ends up making it about 1.25” taller (37.25”, the other counters will be 36”). Will this be noticeable or cause any functional issues? submitted by /u/karate_doctor_