The Average Kitchen Remodeling Costs
Among all the rooms in the average home, the kitchen would probably rank among the most important. It's where food is stored, cooked and sometimes even eaten. People in the home are in and out of the kitchen all day as well. When the time comes to remodel it, though, people often find themselves confronted by something close to sticker shock. In truth, it can be one of the most expensive rooms to remodel properly. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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The sizes, shapes and features available in kitchens can vary greatly. Kitchens come in a variety of sizes and with a number of features. They also range from tiny galley kitchens up to versions that would make a chef in a five-star restaurant green with envy. And features can often include stoves, refrigerators, one or more sinks, countertops, cabinets and dishwashers. Keep in mind that in figuring out remodeling costs, the expense of replacing old features with new ones can add up rapidly.
Costs
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The first thing to understand before you change anything in a kitchen is the bottom line cost to remodel. That's because even minor changes in a nice-size kitchen add up to more than $19,000, as of March 2011, according to ServiceMagic.com. Major remodeling using upscale materials can easily exceed $50,000. Even taking out old cabinets and then installing new ones may cost $20,000 or more if you're shooting for extreme quality.
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Considerations
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You likely will need to borrow the money needed to remodel, so line up financing before commencing remodeling. Few things are more aggravating than running out of money before the job is completed after all. Also, you may need certain permits for electrical, plumbing and other work, especially if you do it yourself. If hiring a contractor, ensure that he has extensive experience in kitchens and knows how to remodel them to specification.
Solution
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The solution to controlling costs when remodeling a kitchen might lie in online and software-based programs. They're helpful, for one, because they provide kitchen remodeling checklists and create floor plans and layouts. They can also make suggestions for themes, decor and the types of appliances to use. Using them, you'll be armed with likely costs before inviting any contractor bids. Additionally, they might also make a do-it-yourself remodeling project just a bit less stressful.
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