subject: Kitchen Remodeling - Are You Ready For It? [print this page] Kitchen Remodeling - Are You Ready For It?
Remodeling any part of your home is a major decision to make. Some couples discuss it over and over again as to how they will prepare themselves for the change. Other families open the conversation to the whole "gang" - kids pitch in their ideas and thoughts - how they want it done, how they don't want it done and everything else in between. It is happening to everyone, the impact of remodeling - everyone in the family is considered important in the decision making. This is especially true when it concerns kitchen remodeling, a family bonding area of the home.It is difficult to think about fixing your kitchen if you do not have the basic idea on how to do it. Making things simple for you will eliminate all trial and error moves. There will be no mistakes and this can save you time and precious cash.There are 3 questions that can help you decide on your kitchen remodeling situation:1. How much do you have to spend on re-creating your dream kitchen?2. Will the remodeling increase the value of my home if in case I decide to sell it?3. Is it possible to re-arrange the whole lay out the way I want it done, no matter how small the space is?First Question:Remodeling contract prices vary between homes and if you use the assistance of a remodeling company. It also depends upon how "posh" you want your kitchen to be. If have decided to hire expert remodelers, here are your figures:Let us say you are an average-earning American family. Your house is worth around $200,000 to $300,000. Most likely, you would be spending 10% of that amount for kitchen remodeling to have a complete and up to date kitchen with all the essential amenities and new appliances available. This is an average calculation with average kitchen equipment and tools ready to use.If you don't mind the cost, then, you can make your kitchen as high priced as you like it to be. Buying branded appliances, using top notch wood and tiles as your cabinets/drawers and counter/floor, respectively and hiring the best company to do it for you - then, there is no issue with money. Just go on with what you have in mind and have the greatest kitchen there is for your satisfaction.Second Question: Asking again: Will the kitchen remodeling increase the value of my home if in case I decide to sell it? Most definitely! Did you know that there are 3 major rooms in a house that buyers are interested in? Entering your house, a real estate agent will bring the buyers in your master's bedroom, bathroom and you guessed it right, the kitchen. 90% of the improvements you have spent on the kitchen can be topped up to the value of your home.Third Question:This is a very technical question but it is easy to answer. If you own the home, you can do as you please with it. But again, be ready with the funds associated with the kitchen remodeling and with this, you absolutely need someone (an expert) to do the job for you. This cannot be a do it yourself project most especially if your home is old (20 to 30 years). There are bound to be areas of wear and tear wherein only the professionals can handle.These questions are your guide. Use it wisely. Kitchen remodeling is not an easy decision to make but with these points, once you make your choice - you will never go wrong.
