Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to protect a granite countertop [title] Make sure your cabinets can handle the weight of the granite. [step] The first step in protecting your granite countertop is making sure the installation is safe and secure. Because of the granite's weight, your lower cabinets need to be of sturdy construction and affixed properly to the wall.

Ending1: [substeps] To make sure your cabinets can handle the weight, use a claw hammer to pound the cabinet doors down into place along the seams. Put screws in the holes, and [substeps] If you cannot stand the weight alone, search online to find a contractor. Ending2: Otherwise, the cabinets may partially collapse, leaving the granite to crack as it falls. A licensed contractor can make the assessment of your cabinets' strength if you are unsure. Ending3: This means nailing the cabinets along their edges with metal rods, nails, and screws required to hold them in place. [substeps] A slab of granite will need to be bolted into place. Ending4: [substeps] Wash your granite countertops often with hot water, dishwashing soap, and water from a clean sink. Take your granite countertops to the store, hire a professional to do your dishes, and ensure that they are properly installed.

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