ARE PEEL AND STICK COUNTERTOPS RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Changing up your kitchen or bathroom counter design can provide a nice change of atmosphere for you and your family as well as increase the value of your home. But these projects can be costly and time-consuming, so many are turning to peel and stick countertops. Could they be right for your home? Let’s look at a few pros and cons of peel and stick countertops. The Pros Peel and stick countertops always take the win in terms of price. On sites like Wayfair, you can find rolls of adhesive marble or granite-style countertops for under $100! Compared to real granite or marble, which can run you hundreds of dollars for just a few feet, peel and stick countertops can save your family hundreds or even thousands. Peel and stick countertops also save you time on installation. Tearing apart your home to install new countertops can take between 1–3 days. In contrast, you can successfully apply a peel and stick countertop in an hour. The Cons A DIY stick-on countertop’s biggest downfall is that it isn’t permanent. Peel and stick countertops last on average five years in low-traffic home areas, like guest bathrooms or basement kitchens, so it probably isn’t your best option in a kitchen where your family eats and cooks nightly. Constant use and cleaning can drastically shorten the lifespan or appearance of your DIY countertops, and the same goes for your main bathrooms.
Where to Find the Peel and Stick Countertop of Your Dreams If you decide that peel and stick countertops are the best option for you and your family, there are a few places to find high-quality options. Home Depot has a ton of peel and stick counter options, but if you’re shopping online, try Livelynine on Amazon. Livelynine sells plenty of peel and stick counters in various colors and sizes — check it out at Amazon.com/Livelynine.
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Tasty Turkey Triangles for Cats
Inspired by Be.Chewy.com
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup ground turkey (you can use your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving — just make sure to grind it up first)
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour • 1 egg • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, whole wheat flour, egg, and olive oil until you have a meaty dough. Knead dough into a ball. 3. Flour the work surface and roll dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place dough on baking sheet. 4. With a knife, score 1/2-inch rows into the dough. Then, score diagonal lines across the rows to create a diamond pattern and score diagonally the other way to score the diamonds in half, creating triangles. 5. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool, break the triangles apart, then give one to your kitty!
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