I think the lyrics the title of this post refers to harken to California as opposed to Chicago, but it was too catchy to pass up.
We’re getting flooded with work recently, thus all the pictures from job sites I’m posting.
These particular ones are a little blurry, but I’m a big fan of how once again the customer felt no need to actually finish the kitchen.
Great granite countertops will do that for you. Plus, look how easy it is to get that flashlight on those nights when the power goes out.
Another innovation this home owner came up with is putting that large counter right next to the refrigerator. Cleaning out the fridge is now a whole new adventure – no more putting the orange juice on the floor.
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The phenomenon from last week continues, that being where the people of Chicago like their new granite countertops so much, they don’t even feel the need to finish the rest of their kitchens.
Take this example – these people are so excited about their new countertops and sink, they don’t want to tarnish the sink by actually installing any running water.
Below is perhaps an even more amazing example.
These homeowners found the thrill of having new granite countertops put in so engaging on a baseline level, they went out and bought replica tools, leaving their kitchen in a constant state of virtual construction.
Granite countertops are no longer just for putting stuff on and cutting stuff on. They’re a life experience.
This picture to your right is an absolute favorite recent job of mine.
When I say “mine”, I mean “ours”.
I had nothing to do with these granite countertops other than putting up this blog post.
In any case, I’m a sucker for multiple level kitchen counters, so this one really hit me in a special place.
Also, I hope they don’t leave their door open all the time like that. Really, they should embed those electrical outlets, too. All these nice granite countertops and the details are left to waste.
That’s a joke – enjoy the rest of the pictures. (Click them to enlarge.) This was a job from here in the Chicago area.
I’ve asked for more “pictures from the field” from our team of installers, with the hope of being able to display the wonderful granite countertops we can put into your home, or even a friend’s home, if you’re the type of person who gives really expensive birthday presents.
This one was probably my favorite we’ve gotten, because I have no idea what’s happening in it.
Is this during set-up? Mid-job somewhere? Before final clean-up?
Maybe this is actually how we leave your home when we’re done? Wouldn’t that be some good promotion here on the blog.
Further, what’s on the TV in the background? Dora the Explorer? Caillou?
Have you seen Caillou, by the way? It’s about a bald Canadian kid who whines a lot and has grandparents. I think his sister is named Rosie. Maybe it’s because I’m in Chicago and not Canada, but I don’t love the show particularly.
Now who wants to buy some granite countertops? Oops, looks like I forgot to explain how to install those, as I implied I would do in the title. Next time, I promise!
Look at this.
Have you ever seen anything so bold, so dynamic, and so user-friendly?
Is there any form you’ve ever seen online that you want to fill out more than that one?
Does that form alone make you want to rip out your kitchen counters, just so you can call us and get new countertops?
Are you thinking you want to move to Chicago, just so you can buy granite countertops from us, and therefore be eligible to fill out that form?
You don’t even need to answer, because I can feel the waves of excitement rippling across the very core fabric of all that is the internet.
Thank you for your support in this endeavor.
As you know, last week I claimed to be going to war with the other granite countertop dealers and installers who are on Twitter.
Keep in mind, this type of battle is worldwide – granite countertops are not exclusive to Chicago, or even the United States.
The only way to launch such an endeavor is not by posting informative information about granite, nor about countertops.
Even putting the words together into their final form of “granite countertops” will not suffice.
No, the only way to beat spam granite people on Twitter is with pictures of dogs etched into granite.
Your move, internet. Questions? Get in touch.
I apologize for last week’s post being all serious and actually about granite countertops.
Not only was there a backlash here on the internet, but walking through downtown Chicago over the weekend, no less than 14 people came up to me and filed formal complaints.
As such, let’s get back to the serious business of playing Granite Countertop or Not-Granite Countertop.
Here is your imagery:
Did you make your guess?
Good.
Here’s some extra space so I don’t spoil the answer – they call this Spoiler Space on the movie blogs.
The answer…?
That’s not even a countertop. It’s a can of Mountain Dew Sugar Free Amp juxtaposed against a common American wallet.
While the wallet is in focus, the can is not. Makes you think, right?
Maybe next time you see me walking through the streets enjoying the sights, we can talk about the ethics of modern society as opposed to your anger over me writing a post that’s actually about granite countertops.
I was looking in Borders to see if they had a “Granite Countertops for Dummies”.
I was genuinely curious, but instead found this book and was immediately captivated by the title.
It’s about home improvement for the ranch lifestyle, but I prefer to imagine it’s pictures of some kind of zombie-infested farm.
Anyway…granite is often noted for being cool to the touch.
As the title of this post may have clued you in on, I’m going to try and delve deeper into that secret characteristic that has haunted and/or intrigued owners of granite countertops throughout the Chicago area – possibly all the way to the Indiana border.
Alas, I need not do any personal experimenting, since Wikianswers has done the work already.
Because granite has a higher heat capacity, it will sink more heat from the hand of an individual than the wood would.
The granite has more places for the heat to go to, more of those “heat storage units” than the wood.
This means that the granite will “suck heat” out of an individual’s hand “better” than wood could. And this makes the granite feel cooler than the wood, even though they are at the same temperature.
Basically, the answer is “science”.
There’s nothing dangerous about your granite countertops – they just feel cooler because of science.
That’s an answer anyone will accept. Well, at least I did, and I consider myself an everyman, even though I’m a woman.
Here, request a free quote, and leave your air conditioning on before we come visit.
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