In a message dated 4/26/99 11:25:14 AM, NIELSENP@gov.ns.ca writes: << Not sure if its true, but have read that its hard to keep the grout clean on a ceramic countertop. Miz Anne sure is lucky to have a DH who not only is a great gardener, but a housekeeper too. >> I had ceramic tile installed on my bathroom floor and it is hard to keep the grout clean. And I agree with Penny about George. Made my husband mow today and he's actually doing some more work as we speak. Hooray<grin> Kris P