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Cabinet Remodeling - Planning Your Project
Fri 23 Feb 2007 - 08:39
Cabinet Remodeling - Planning Your Project
By Erica C. Bosworth
Dependent on your remodeling project's extent, cabinet remodeling can be expensive. The most used parts of any home are your kitchen and bathroom, but as time progresses, they begin to show the signs of wear and tear, more than any other part. Kitchen cabinets that need remodeling take up a big part of any bathroom or kitchen project, but also include with upgrading fixtures and appliances, installing flooring, and replacing countertops. Remodeling cabinets is only a necessity if the current ones are old, lacking in storage space or you cannot afford to reface them. You could opt for keeping the original cabinets and take the time to varnish, restain and strip them all yourself.
You will have to gather estimates to establish the cost of home remodeling by asking specialized contractors, and this will give you the heads up on the overall cost of your project. Always ask for completed project portfolios and get at least two possible remodeling estimates from each one. If you have asked for cabinetry remodeling to be included, also get estimates to make comparison pricing for refacing or refinishing. This may make a difference in the resulting cost of your remodeling. If your remodeling involves cabinetry replacement, then you could reduce the cost of appliances, and save extra money towards the cabinets. However, it money is not a problem, then spend away and get what you really desire now. Quality cabinetry adds beauty, practicality and value to your existing home.
Finally, before you start any big projects, take time to consider every option for cabinetry remodeling before you make any decisions, regarding laundry, bathroom and kitchen areas. If you do decide to get professional assistance then check their portfolios, discuss the project in detail, and most importantly do a background check with the Better Business Bureau. The BBB will have a record of any complaint reports against companies. You will also be able to get information about the complaint's status, if the issues were resolved appropriately and if anyone took action in regards to the complaint. Every homeowner should make themselves into smart consumers, researching every aspect of their project before hiring any professional to do the job. This will ensure that every homeowner will be able to see the warning signs of a scam. Any variety of home improvement or cabinetry remodeling is worthwhile in the long run, despite any inconveniences they may cause. However, you should always be sure that you are getting value for money!
Being particularly passionate about home improvement and remodeling, Erica Bosworth authored a large number of short articles on this particular subject. You can have a look at his work on kitchen cabinets and remodeling at http://www.kitchen-cabinets-tips.com.
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