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Hello Spring

Who’s Ready For Spring?

 

There are so many things to do in Missouri in March. March brings Spring into our lives, and the cold weather is mostly over for now. Daytime temperatures are usually in the 50s and 60s, and if it snows, it usually melts away during the day. Although, we sometimes get our biggest snow of the year in March!

Nights can still be very cool so keep that jacket handy, but Spring is in the air and there are lots of fun things to do in Missouri.

We also get to enjoy “Spring Forward” on March 10th too!!!

If you see something that you would enjoy doing below, be sure to mark your calendar.

1. True/False Film Fest in Columbia | Feb 29 – March 3, 2024
2. Cherry Blossoms in Saint Louis | March Through Early April, 2024
3. Unkorked: KC Wine Festival in Kansas City | MARCH 2, 2024
4. Raspberry Spring Expo In Lee’s Summit | March 8-9, 2024Cherry Blossoms
5. Cirque LuzDalia in Cape Girardeau | March 10, 2024
6. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade In Saint Louis | March 16, 2024
7. Fault Line Film Festival in Cape Girardeau | March 21-22, 2024
8. Aqs Quiltweek in Branson | March 13-16, 2024
9. Elvis Festival in Branson – March 15-17, 2024
10. Easter Cookie Decorating in Jackson | March 23, 2024
11. Wurstfest in Hermann | March 22-24, 2024
12. Kansas City Royals Opening Day | March 28, 2024

Additional Events In Missouri in March
13. Visit Cave Spring Park in Kansas City (Raytown)
14. Weston Red Barn Farm in Weston – Dates Throughout March
15. Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield – Dates Throughout March
16. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater in Branson – Various Dates in March
17. Best Place To See Flowers Bloom in Missouri in March…
  Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Camdenton
  Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area near Columbia
  Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona
Nature Center  Cape Girardeau Nature Center
  Prairie State Park in Mindenmines

hello february

WHAT TO DO IN FEBRUARY?

We’re hoping it will be a mild February and you don’t have to brave the cold to enjoy some of the best things to do in Missouri!

Missouri has many things to do in the summer and spring including many outdoor activities. Winter provides different experiences, such as trout fishing, ice skating, sledding, skiing, and many more winter activities that make the season just a little bit more enjoyable.

February has a fully loaded calendar of events. There are loads of entertainment, festivities, and events. They include romance, the arts, Mardi Gras, events to ring in spring, and some unusual attractions. There are numerous interesting places to eat and drink.

1. First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas city | February 2, 2024
2. Clark Terry Jazz Festival in Cape Girardeau | February 2, 2024
3. ARTCON in Neosho – February 3, 2024
4. Truman Lake Fishing Expo in Clinton | February 9-10, 2024
5. Hannibal Second Saturday Gallery Night | February 10, 2024
5. Missouri Comic Con in Springfield | February 10-11, 2024
6. Morpho Mardi Gras In Saint Louis – Through February 13, 2024
7. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson in Independence | February 15, 2024
8. You Have My Heart Gala in Columbia | February 15, 2024
9. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ in Cape Girardeau | February 16-18, 2024
10. Home, Business, and Lake Living EXPO in Lake Ozark | February 23-24, 2024
11. Mardi Gras Pub Crawl in Lake of the Ozarks – February 16-17, 2024
12. KC Brew Fest in Kansas City | February 17, 2024
13. Winter Reptiles and Exotics Show in Springfield – February 24-25, 2025
14. Hot Winter Fun Big Show in Branson – February 24, 2024
15. Ski, Snowboard & Tubing – Thru Mid-March (weather permitting)
16. Kansas City: Scavenger Hunt
17. True Crime Walking Tour in the Soulard Neighbourhood of St. Louis!
18. Ozark Craft Beer Tour

Missouri Weather in February
Missouri weather forecast posterTemperatures in Missouri in February begin to warm up a bit from January. A daily low-temperature average is 33°F (rarely falling below 11°F or exceeding 47°F). The daily high in January is about 45-53°F (rarely falling below 28°F or exceeding 69°F).

February brings the chance of 1-3 days of snow, but the good news is, with an average annual snowfall of 12.9 inches, Missouri is one of the least snowy states in the United States. Obviously, there will be variations to the averages.

Old Man Winter

Old Man Winter is here to stay for a couple more months

Brrr, it’s January in Missouri! But let’s not let the cold weather keep us down. There are still plenty of fun things to do in our beautiful state. From outdoor adventures to cozy indoor activities, there’s something for everyone. So, grab your winter coat and get ready to explore!

Here are a dozen must-do activities across the Show-Me State to kick off the year with a bang. Everything from scenic hikes amidst the Ozark Mountains in Branson to a sinfully sweet chocolate tour in Springfield!

If you are a car enthusiast, head to the St. Louis Auto Show for an automotive utopia. And if you’re a fan of frozen wonders, head over to St. Charles for an Ice Carving Competition that’ll leave you mesmerized. We’ve got your winter adventure checklist covered with this list of things to do in Missouri.

1. First Day Hike at Table Rock State Park in Branson – January 1, 2024
2. Self-Guided Winter Trail Butterfly Trail in Independence – January 1 – 31
3. Tour of Askinosie Chocolate Factory in Springfield – January 8, 15, 22, 29 in 2024
4. 41st Annual Pat Strawhun Memorial Winter Bluegrass Festival in Eureka – January 5-6, 2024
5. Farmers Market of the Ozarks in Springfield – January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024
6. St. Louis Auto Show in St. Louis – January 18-21, 2024
7. Second Saturday Gallery Night in Hannibal – January 13, 2024
8. Family Winter Carnival in St. Louis – January 13, 2024
9. Hermann Wedding Trail – Sunday January 14, 2024
10. Mid-Missouri Brewery Collectibles Show in Osage Beach – January 19-20, 2024
11. Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour – January 27, 2024
12. Fete de Glace … Ice Carving Competition in St. Charles – January 27, 2024DessertsFete de Glace

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

Take inspiration from around the world or start something completely your own.

Baking of Christmas cookies, watching festive films every weekend, singing your favorite Christmas carols, December is certainly filled with endless Christmas fun.

And although we know that you’ll be busy running around buying Christmas gifts for everyone in the family, it’s also important to take a minute and gather with loved ones to partake in Christmas activities. After all, it only comes but once a year! We have listed out some of our favorite Christmas traditions for you to try with your family and friends this year.

If you’re looking for classic ideas, you can’t go wrong with ice skating or chopping down your own Christmas tree. Outdoors not your thing? Keep warm with cozy indoor activities like making hot chocolate and taking an annual picture in matching family Christmas pajamas. You can also take inspiration from Christmas traditions that are celebrated around the world to create something completely new just for your family.

However you spend Christmas, here are a handful of fun Christmas activities and traditions that will create lasting memories with your loved ones for years to come.

1
Watch the Tree Lighting Ceremony
The holidays wouldn’t be the same without dazzling Christmas trees. From festive lights to colorful ornaments, plan to go see your community’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony! And no matter where you are, you can always stream the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.

2
Visit Festive Holiday Restaurant
Make a reservation with the people you love at a decorated restaurant full of lights and ornaments galore. Rolf’s in NYC is a classic place to eat and drink during the holidays because of their spectacular Christmas décor!

3
Start a Cookie Exchange
If you want to forgo the gifts and white elephant exchanges, try having a cookie exchange where everyone bakes holiday cookies and swaps!

4
Go to a Holiday Market
Get ready for Christmas by visiting a holiday market! Check out the festive shops, sip on hot chocolate, listen to Christmas music and more all in one place. This can be a great place to get some shopping done, while participating in all the Christmas fun.

5
Go Ice Skating
There is no activity quite like ice skating to get you in the holiday mood. Make it a tradition every year to lace up your skates for a fun outing with the family. Plus, you’ll likely get to see a grand Christmas tree and listen to festive music while hitting the ice.

6
Make Hot ChocolateHot chocolate
Skip the instant hot chocolate packets and make a decadent hot cocoa that is extra special for the holidays. Kids will love sipping on this sweet treat and adults can make a boozy hot chocolate with bourbon or rye.

7
DIY an Advent Calendar
Sure, you can buy an advent calendar based on your kids’ favorite activities and watch with joy as they get a new goodie each day. But it’s even more fun to make your own. Try this: Fill 24 advent calendar bags, boxes or drawers with love notes, candy, small toys or ideas for good deeds they can do that day to spread good cheer. Or, keep special ornaments aside in a box and add a new one to the tree each morning!

8
Host a Christmas Movie Marathon
There’s a Christmas movie out there for every personality. Do you like romance? Hallmark Christmas movies have you covered. Action? There’s always Die Hard or Batman Returns. Kids at home? There are tons of Christmas movies for kids to choose from. “My family is obsessed with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

In December, have every person in the family pick a favorite, then either take a weekend to binge them all, or watch one a week leading up to Christmas. You can even design a bingo card to keep track of movie tropes.

9
Decorate the Tree With Special Ornaments
When it comes time to trim the tree, find a way to commemorate a milestone or memory from the past year. One of my favorite holiday traditions is adding to our ornament collection.  Making handmade ornaments together is another way to sneak some bonding time into a busy time of year.

10
Make Christmas Breakfast
Opening up all those presents sure whips up an appetite. If you can tear the kids away from their new toys for a minute, have everyone help out in the kitchen and make breakfast. (Put the little ones in charge of the toast.)

11
Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
Some tree varieties are known for their scent, others are celebrated for their shape, sturdiness or needle retention. But choosing a real tree helps support a farm — and a trip to go get one is always a fun family outing.

12
Spread a Little Magic With Elf on the Shelf
No doubt, come December your feeds are filled with elves that get up to mischief in the night. But whether you commit to an Elf on the Shelf or find another way to bring enchantment into the house — like hiding and “discovering” a Santa Key that lets Santa into the house on Christmas Eve ~ do something that keeps them guessing about the nature of Santa’s magic.

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie and More…..

Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned baker, you’re sure to love this Pumpkin Pie recipe from Pillsbury ? Only 7 ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare! You’ll also find recipes for Pumpkin Pie Bars, Pumpkin-Pecan Slab Pie and Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie HERE 

 

With the cooler weather also comes the cold and flu season. Warm up the body and soul with some quick comfort foods for a speedy recovery. You can find some awesome recipes HERE. And let’s not forget about THESE warm drinks to kickstart your afternoon.

 

Scary Cocktails

Looking for a few scary drinks to serve up at your Halloween party? HERE are 49 Cocktails that are sure to spook your guests? You’ll find recipes for drinks like Boozy Screamsicle Shakes, Boozy Butterbeer Punch, Frankenpunch, Color-Changing Margaritas, and a whole lot more!

 

 

Caramel Apples

Have you ever made Caramel Apples? This writer has not. I know, don’t judge me lol. If you are looking for an easy, fun recipe, look no further. Only 2 ingredients plus the apples and sticks. CLICK HERE

 

Making Homemade Halloween Costumes for the whole family can be fun and found right HERE.  And yes, you can even find the Ken and Barbie Costume here ? You’ll also find the Crayons Costume, Super Mario Bros., Wednesday Adams, and a lot more. If you want to try your hand in face painting, HERE are 12 adorable ideas for you as well.

 

Of course, no Halloween is complete without a Jack O Lantern. HERE are 23 Jack O Lantern craft ideas that you can make with your kids.
HERE are a couple of spooky ones!

 

Wearing SCARVES are a great way to make a fashion statement and help keep you warm during these chilly days ahead. They also make a nice gift for someone on your shopping list 😉  HERE are a few different ways to wear and tie yours.

It’s Fall, Ya’ll

and that means September is here. September is actually a “transition” month from Summer mode to Fall mode. The weather changes, affecting our activities, the kids are back in school, and it’s time to start bringing out your fall wardrobe. In general, people are still going places and doing things outside though, because it’s cooler and more comfortable.

Fall is full of fun things to do like going apple picking! Here are a few great places to pick apples in Missouri: Knowlan Family Farm, Apple Ridge Orchard and Pioneer Orchard. Pumpkins are right around the corner 😉 3 apples

Fall is also a great time for us coffee lovers to try out some new coffee recipes, like Maple Pecan Latte, Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, or Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino. Here’s a link to those and lots more: LINK

How about some easy recipes for September like Sausage Stroganoff, Herbed Balsamic Chicken, or Asparagus Ham Dinner? Here’s the LINK. You can thank us later 🙂

September is also a good time to start holiday gift guides and get in some of that early Christmas shopping 😉

Here’s a handy September “Bucket List” for you.

1. Go apple picking
2. Go hiking
3. Swap out your summer clothes for fall and winter
4. Fall cleaning
5. Fall bakingSeptember produce
6. Buy a fall candle
7. Go to the fair
8. Switch to fall produce
9. Start running or walking
10. Switch over to chilis or soups

cleaning cabinet

Cleaning Greasy Cabinets

the easy way. Eventually, it’s going to happen. Greasy, grimy, sticky buildup on your beautiful wood cabinets. If you’re not sure how to clean them and restore them to their like new condition, read on 🙂

What is the best thing to use on greasy kitchen cabinets?

Home Remedies

You don’t need to rush to the store for something to clean your kitchen cabinets. There are plenty of solutions you can craft using items around your home.

  • Baking Soda
  • Dish Soap
  • Vinegar Spray

Baking Soda

A baking soda solution is a perfect remedy for grimy build-up in need of a little elbow grease.

Baking soda has scrubbing power without being abrasive, so it won’t damage your finish.

To clean your cabinets with baking soda, mix a solution of 1 part baking soda and 2 parts warm water, (you can even add a little lemon juice if you have it).

From there, you can either transfer your solution to a spray bottle and spritz down your cabinets or grab a sponge.

After scrubbing your cabinets, run over your cabinets with a damp, warm cloth to remove any leftover residue.

Bonus Tip: Replace the water with Coconut Oil or Toothpaste (about 2 tablespoons). Not only does this blend clean your cabinets, but it smells amazing too.

 

Dish Soap

Grease-cutting dish soaps, like Dawn, are a gentle choice for degreasing kitchen cabinets. If extra cleaning power is needed, use a non-scratch abrasive sponge to help safely scour away sticky grease film.

Use two buckets that are large enough to swish a rag around in the water to clean it, and you’ll also want a good natural wood cleaner like Murphy’s Oil Soap. It gets deep into grime and breaks up dirt particles. It’s safe to use on wood products too.

As an alkaline-based product, dish soap cuts through grease pretty consistently, especially when mixed with hot water.

Fill a bowl with hot water, as hot as you can stand it, add a liberal squirt of dish soap, throw on your rubber gloves, and have at your cabinets with a sponge.

When you’ve finished, wipe your cabinets down with a dry dishtowel.

If your cabinets need more rigorous cleaning, dish soap might not be enough.

Bonus Tip: Use an old toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach grooves.

 

Vinegar Spray

A 50/50 water and vinegar solution is a trusted cabinet cleaner. Vinegar’s natural acidity easily breaks down grime and grease.

However, if applied to cabinets undiluted, it can ruin a wood finish on contact.

The easiest and safest way to clean kitchen cabinets with white vinegar is to mix it with equal parts of warm water and put it in a spray bottle.

Spritz your cabinets with the solution and let it settle, breaking down the grime. Then wipe away the dirt with a sponge or brush.

Follow up with a damp towel or cloth to wipe away any residue.

 

Outstanding Oils

Unless you’re mixing coconut oil with baking soda, you should refrain from using vegetable oils to clean your cabinets.

While it will help remove grease, vegetable oils are often non-drying, and attract dust and eventually spoil. The only oils you should be using are drying oils, such as orange, walnut, and linseed.

Not only will these oils clean wood cabinets, but they’ll also form a hard protective barrier to make them easier to clean in the future;)

 

Store-Bought Solutions

Looking for something intentionally designed to clean cabinets instead of making your own?

Vinegar and Dawn

Here are some store-bought solutions worth grabbing next time you’re out and about.

Sometimes grease on your cabinets is too tough for home remedies these products should help.

Goo Gone, with its blend of orange oils and refined oils, removes even the gooiest grease.

Murphy’s Oil Soap is a tried and true wood cleaner. With 98% natural ingredients, it’s safe to use on almost any surface and leaves no oily residue.

Method All-Purpose Spray is an all-around winner with biodegradable ingredients that can clean both counters and cabinets and almost everything in between.

Magic Cabinet & Wood Cleaner is a ready-made option that goes the extra step of providing a water-resistant protective coating thanks to its inclusion of Carnuba wax.

Simple Green is a concentrated cleaner that will clean and degrease just about anything without fear of harsh chemical residue that can harm human or animal family members.

Cleaning kitchen cabinets

Just dilute it according to package instructions to suit your needs.

Castile Soap is gentle and strong, so it’s ideal for a wide variety of uses.

It’s gentle on skin because it’s made from saponified oils that have hydrating properties, but it’s an equally powerful cleanser that can tackle even the most stubborn grime.

Diluted to different levels as a spray, it can give you a mild clean or a deep degreasing.

Carnauba Wax

Like orange oil, carnauba wax and beeswax are excellent for cleaning and polishing wood cabinets.

They not only cut through tough grease, but they also keep the wood from drying out, preserving your cabinets long-term.

If you’re looking to purchase something for cleaning your cabinets, grab a wood cleaner with some carnauba wax.

Note: Be sure to always check the product’s instructions before cleaning your cabinets. Spot test if you are unsure about your cabinets’ varnish or stain.

breakfast nooks and seating

Breakfast Nooks & Seating

for your entire family can be an important part of any kitchen. Let’s take a look at some ideas to help you decide what your next project could look like.comfortable seating

Everyone knows that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so you will want your seating area to be comfortable as well as functional. If you already have a nook and/or seating area and would like to spruce it up, try adding some “texture” to your room. Think cushioned seating, pillows, curtains, and maybe even a table runner. Anything that feels warm and cozy will work.

Once, you’ve decided on comfort and textures, think function. Your seating area has to be functional. Make sure your table is large enough and is the right height, your chairs, have plenty of room for people to get in and out of. Typically, at least 36″ between the edge of your table and wall, and maybe even re-cover your chairs with a wipe-clean fabric such as indoor/outdoor material or vinyl.

Have a large eating area to fill?  Think “fireplace”. A fireplace adds a warm touch to any room, and who doesn’t like to decorate them for the holiday’s?

Have an awkward corning in your room? 

Breakfast Nook with bench storage

Fill it with pictures or hanging baskets filled with greenery or florals.

Need to utilize space? Try bench seating combined with a table and a couple of chairs 😉

Need extra storage? Put built-in cabinets beneath your bench seating.

Be sure to provide the right lighting for your room. A hanging light fixture over your table should match the shape of your table.

 

Bodenschatz Project

Choosing Ideal Lighting

For your kitchen, you’ll want it to be as bright as possible. The key to great kitchen lighting is to have a full cast of lighting sources and to “layer” your lights. Mix ambient, task, and accent, or decorative lighting with natural light. You’ll want to add 3 layers of light.

Pendant Lighting

“Ambient” is your ceiling light that illuminates the entire room. “Task” is pendants over the island and undercabinet/counter lighting, and “accent lighting”.

Ambient lighting can come from recessed or can lights. These should be set a 24 – 42 inches apart. Be sure to light up your entire room with these and then add your pendants and access lighting.

Pendant lights allow you to set the tone for your room.Lighting Over an island you may choose to do 3 pendants, or maybe 5 smaller pendants. You’ll want your 3 pendants to have a 6-inch puddle of light and your smaller ones to have a 2-inch puddle.

Accent lighting focuses light on a particular area or object. It is often used to highlight art, etc. Common types of accent lights include wall sconces.

Recessed undercabinet lighting can help with dishwashing duties and create subtle mood lighting in architectural coves or areas with accent tilework. Adjust the color and intensity to create a mood. Puck or recessed mini can lights also bring sparkle underneath and to the interiors of cabinets. New easy-to-install puck lights are available with LEDs, which use much less electricity to produce light, last much longer, and produce less heat.puck lights

Lighting manufacturers have made it easier than ever to replace energy-hogging fixtures and bulbs for ones that last longer and trim utility bills. When you’re looking for lighting, simply look for products with the Energy Star label. Old lighting fixtures can quickly date a space. Replacing old chandeliers and flush-mount lights with fresh models can take years off your home’s looks.

Remember, the key to a brighter kitchen is more light. Dark surfaces and cabinets absorb light and white and light color surfaces do not. A kitchen with dark surfaces needs to have about 1/3 more light in it than a kitchen with lighter surfaces.

For your dining room table lighting

Chandelier lighting

you’ll want something eye catching like a chandelier. The rule of thumb for a chandelier is to keep the bottom of the chandelier at about 30 inches from the top of your table.

What about the eat-in kitchen? Be sure your lighting shape matches your table. For example, if you have a round table, choose something with a circular design rather than something rectangular.

TV-focused spaces need less overhead light and more ambient and task lighting, such as lamps.

Quartz, Granite, Corian?

What should you choose? Let’s go over a little bit about each one so you can better decide which would suit you best.


QUARTZ

Quartz countertops are also known as Engineered stone countertops to differentiate them from natural stone countertops. Most are made from a high concentration of quartz crystals, a natural substance.

Quartz countertop manufacturers are continually adding new colors and patterns many of which are distinctly unique and very attractive. Quartz, and slab granite may look alike, at least at first glance.

Only when you get close to the material, feel it, and start to use it do you begin to learn the differences. Each countertop material has qualities that may work better or less well for your own situation.

Pros: Quartz has a wider variety of colors available than natural stone, since pigments can be added to the resin. It is hard and durable, and less prone to denting or chipping than quartzite. It also requires very little maintenance, if any.

Cons: Quartz can be scratched, and it melts under temperatures higher than 300 degrees Fahrenheit, which means a hot pad must be used.

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GRANITE: 

You probably already know that Granite is a natural stone countertop material which has been highly prized in the kitchen for many, many years.

Granite countertops are becoming more and more common thanks to their increased availability and affordability.

High-end granite colors will be more expensive but the average cost of installation for many common granite colors is about the same now as Corian.

Granite enjoys a greater “prestige” due to it’s natural uniqueness and is, therefore, typically perceived as having greater value in the minds of most homeowners and buyers.

  • Granite offers almost unlimited choice in colors and patterns.
  • Granite is heat, scratch, dent and chemical resistant. Almost impossible to damage in these ways.
  • Granite is also chemical resistant, but requires sealing for optimum stain-protection.
  • Granite will have visible seams on most countertops.

Granite can be expensive, depending on the size, color, thickness, pattern of the granite slab, and manufacturer/supplier. It is also labor-intensive because it is so heavy, which means that it may require additional structural support than what your counters already offer. It must be sealed roughly every 10 years or so to prevent staining, and it can crack if hit by a large, heavy object.

Pros: Because granite is highly sought after and considered beautiful, the countertops will add non-depreciating value to your home. It is non-porous and sanitary, heat-resistant, and easy to clean. It does not get scratched easily.

Cons: 

Granite is very difficult to remove, and should be considered a “forever” upgrade, because you may have to rip out the entire counter if you get sick of it. It is expensive when compared to other common countertop materials.

Pergaminho Granite

DelicatusIce Granite

NegroIndiano Granite


SOLID SURFACE

 

Originally invented by DuPont in the 1960s and marketed under the brand name Corian, solid surface countertops are made from acrylic and polyester blends. They were originally intended to mimic the look of natural stone, while being stronger and non-porous.

When DuPont’s patent expired in the 1990s, a wave of different solid surface materials entered the market, including LG Hi-Macs, Staron, Hanex, Wilsonart, and Durat, amongst others. These brands mostly use the same recipe – DuPont’s original – but differ in the colors they offer.

Pros: Solid surface countertops offer a wider range of colors and looks than any other material, although none of them are particularly natural looking. They are very inexpensive compared to other countertop materials. They are also extremely low maintenance, not requiring sealants or special cleaning materials.

Cons: Solid surface countertops are not heat-resistant and can burn. They are also vulnerable to scratches and dents. However, they are repairable if damaged. Also, you cannot purchase solid surface countertops directly yourself, so no DIY here: you must go through a licensed dealer and have them professionally installed.

Corian Milky WayCorian SandalwoodCorian Verde

The best choice for you really comes down to what properties are most important to your family, home, and project.