I wouldn't put too much trust in those pH test kits. I bought 2 different brands of test kits to test the pH of some compost I got from a municipal compost center. The compost center had the compost tested a few months ago by a professional lab, and they said the pH was 8.3. I was worried that was too alkaline, so I bought the test kits to see if it had changed. Or I thought maybe my compost could be somewhat different than the sample they tested. My first test kit, from RapiTest only goes up to pH 7.5, and the test I ran today, using distilled water, gave me a color that was off their chart. Probably in the alkaline direction. So maybe it was right. I ran the same test twice yesterday using water from my reverse osmosis system, and got much different results. My other test kit, from Mosser Lee, seems to be telling me my pH is about 6 today, using distilled water. I wish it was. I think it gave me similar results yesterday using the reverse osmosis water. But the important thing both test kits told me, was that I'd be better off either: a) not wasting my money on these test kits, and having the testing done by a professional lab, or b) not worrying about the pH of my compost, unless there seems to be a real problem. I'm thinking I'll continue with my planting, and get the soil tested professionally later. Unless it's too late to do anything about it, by the time I get around to it. Good luck with your blueberries!

We have lots of arched doorways in our home and none of them have any molding. I'm not sure they would look right with molding. A 90 degree angle on the drywall/plaster makes it look clean and nice with matte/flat paint. What did you decide for flooring?

generally silicone is used to install granite counters and backsplashes. it seems to me unlikely that the oil came through a 2 - 3 cm stone top in one day. were you watching the install? I'm thinking that perhaps some glue got on the top surface of the granite -- and while it may have been wiped off, the residual is now showing. best bet is to call the adhesive manufacturer and see what they say. typically stains are removed from granite using a poulstice -- which you'll find at the big box stores -- but you ought to call the glue manufacturer to see what they suggest.

Great websites, thanks! Regardless the source, it is a fact that radon does/may exist in Granite. I guess it goes along with carrying too much weight even though we know the risks. Driving over the speed limit even though it is proven to increase many dangers to ourselves/others. Spending hours in the sun even though we know the risks. Or even taking drugs/medications even after reading the warnings. I guess you have to weight how important each item is to making us healthy/happy. One example....the "healthy house" in our area that selected materials based on health...air/heat based on health, applicances based on health, paint based on health, lighting based on health....logistics of rooms based on health....and granite counter tops (hmmmmmmmmmm).