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Photo: istock.com Whether a homeowner is planning a full-scale kitchen remodel or a quick face-lift, new countertops are often at the top of their wish list. There are many options when homeowners are selecting countertop materials, from the rustic and simple to the astonishingly expensive and luxurious, and the choice will depend on the kitchen style, the aesthetics of the home, trends in the geographic area, and budget. Two of the best countertop materials that meet many remodelers' visions and budgets are granite and quartz: Both are available in a variety of styles and shades, are heat-resistant and relatively low maintenance, and have options that will fit into many budgets. Plus the natural-stone appeal and longevity of granite and quartz mean the counters will hold their value past short-term trends and increase the resale value of the home. The fact that both materials are natural and fairly heat-resistant, however, is where the similarities end. Granite and quartz are quit...

PITTSBURGH -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District announces an increase in operational activity and a public information session for the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in preparation for site remediation.  Residents near the SLDA site will continue to see an increase in vehicle traffic, site workers, equipment, signage, and maintenance activities over the next year to 18 months. As USACE contractors prepare the site for the 2025 remediation activities, they will bring in stone for the new administrative area base and conduct targeted site grading. Additionally, residents will also see some construction on the site, including buildings to enclose future trench excavations and to process excavated material for off-site shipment, a wastewater treatment plant to treat site wastewater, delivery and installation of administrative trailers, and an on-site laboratory.   Public health and safety re...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - It can be the difference between life and death. About one hundred and fifty thousand people across Kansas still don't have health coverage for routine check-ups to emergency surgeries. That's because the state still hasn't expanded Medicaid as part of the "Affordable Care Act". That leaves a lot of people stuck in what's called the coverage gap. They're not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid but too poor to buy health insurance on their own. The issue is bound to come up when lawmakers return to Topeka next year. As the head of the Kansas City Medical Society Foundation, Karole Bradford has seen patients put off serious treatments that could mean the difference between life or death. She told us the story of one man losing his job because his diabetes got so bad he became disabled. "Neuropathy is such that it cannot be restored so he was someone who was permanently disabled because he could not a...

The Allstate Co. (NYSE:ALL - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the thirteen ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $135.31. ALL has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Allstate from $113.00 to $107.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 14th. Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of Allstate from $137.00 to $124.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Allstate from $162.00 to $154.00 an...

Promising review: "Finished using it five minutes ago and it's the best! My husband uses a Stanley thermos daily to take coffee to work. He tries to remember to rinse it out every day, but that doesn't always happen. I got the package today, filled the thermos with water, dropped a tablet in, and let it sit. I promptly forgot about it for a few hours. Initially, I was disappointed when I dumped the water, as it was barely tinged brown. Then I put fresh water in, covered the top, shook it, and OMG. T he crap that came out was disgusting, yet fascinating. I looked in the thermos and saw almost nothing but sparkly silver! There was a little crud left in the top third of the thermos, but it's a really tall one, so I wasn't surprised. Got the bottle brush, swished twice, and bam! All clean! No fumes, no smell, no nothing, just clean. I used to struggle cleaning it with baking soda, vinegar, the brush, soap, and elbow grease. Screw that. I will forever use only these t...

NEW YORK What's the news: More than 80 percent of email-to-text messages are identified as spam and Verizon is giving you an easy way to stop them dead in their tracks. 1 As an industry leader that puts customer protection first, Verizon has made it super simple to stop spam texts that customers receive from an email. Now, customers can simply text OFF to 4040. That's all it takes to leave these spammers powerless. This is just one of the many ways Verizon protects customers and their devices from scammers. You can learn more here. What is email-to-text? They're often those pesky spam text messages that come from random email addresses you don't know or want. Why it matters: Blocking email-to-text messages is an additional shield of defense, safeguarding both you and your digital world. Verizon customers report less stress in a more spam-free world Our pursuit to eliminate the annoyance of unwanted calls and texts improves customer experiences and satisfaction. Quarte...

Prepare now for possible power outages 4,500 resources ready to respond Repairs will begin as soon as weather conditions allow ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy is mobilizing approximately 4,500 – power line technicians, vegetation workers, damage assessors and support personnel – to respond to power outages as Idalia reaches Florida. Forecasts show that potential weather impacts may begin as early as Tuesday night. Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties in Florida, many of which are in Duke Energy Florida's service territory. "Duke Energy is actively monitoring Idalia's path, intensity and timing, and staging resources in safe locations to respond to outages as soon as it's safe to do so," said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. "As we prepare to respond, it's important our customers take this storm seriously and ensure their homes and families are ...

Taxpayers will pick up the bill for pollution by housebuilders, government officials have admitted, as rules on chemical releases into waterways are scrapped. If an amendment in the House of Lords tabled on Tuesday passes, developers will no longer have to offset the nutrient pollution caused by sewage from new homes. The government has said it will double Natural England's wetland funding to £280m in order to show it is trying to meet the requirements of its legally binding Environment Act. This extra £140m will come from the public purse, the government confirmed. When asked by the Guardian whether this meant the taxpayer was now picking up the bill for pollution caused by developers, a government official responded "yes", adding that while "the polluter pays principle is very important", it was having too many adverse impacts on small and medium-sized housebuilders. Sunak tweeted on Tuesday: "I want to see more homes built. It's also what local commu...

Imagine you're renting your apartment and a ceiling leak in your bedroom damages many of your most expensive items, and forces you to stay at a hotel for a few nights while repairs are made. How will you pay to replace those items and afford last-minute accommodations? This is where any savings you've built up, including an emergency fund, can lend a helping hand. But many replacements and accommodations are expensive and if you don't have enough saved to cover the entire bill, you're basically out of luck (and money). That's why renters insurance can be well worth the small monthly cost. Of course, an extra monthly expense is yet another thing to budget for. But below, CNBC Select covers why renters insurance can be worth it and how to make it as affordable as possible. What we'll cover What does renters insurance cover? Renters insurance is a type of insurance policy that covers tenants in the event of personal property damage and personal li...

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