Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling
Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project, and with good reason. Kitchens are the hub of home life and a source of pride. You can recover a significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs through the value the project brings to your home. A complete kitchen renovation typically recovers about 75% of the initial project cost at the home’s resale. To help ensure you get a good return on your kitchen remodel, follow these six tips: Plan, Plan, Plan Planning your kitchen remodel should take more time than the actual construction. If you plan well, you can minimize the amount of time you’re inconvenienced by construction mayhem. Plus, you’re more likely to stay on budget. How much time should you spend planning? The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends at least six months. That way, you won’t be tempted to change your mind during construction and create change orders, which will inflate construction costs and hurt your return