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      "name": "What factors affect the cost of replacing kitchen countertops?",
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        "text": "Countertop replacement costs depend on total square footage, the stone or surface selected, edge profiling, and cutouts for sinks and cooktops. The underlying preparation also impacts the total budget, including removing and disposing of old surfaces, leveling base cabinets, and disconnecting plumbing lines. Homeowners should also account for adjacent finish work; replacing countertops frequently leaves drywall gaps or exposes older tile, creating a need for new drywall repair, fresh paint, or a coordinated tile backsplash installation to tie the room together cleanly.",
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        "description": "Costs depend on square footage, material selection, custom sink and cooktop cutouts, demolition, and related finish trades like plumbing and backsplash repair."
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  "description": "Costs depend on square footage, material selection, custom sink and cooktop cutouts, demolition, and related finish trades like plumbing and backsplash repair."
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