NORFOLK,
VA, Jul 16, 2013—Whether you're looking to sell your home, are trying to fix up
a newly purchased one, or are simply aiming for your dream cooking space,
redoing your kitchen is a lot of work. The kitchen has more appliances and
fixtures than any other room in the house, and it takes a considerable amount
of time, work, money and planning to power though a successful kitchen revamp.
Below, Louis Eisenberg, Associate Broker REALTOR ABR SFR of Prudential Towne
Realty offers tips to simplify your kitchen remodel,
Appliances
It is tempting to discard existing appliances when you build new cabinets around them. Rethink the idea. If the appliances are workable, keep them – and save yourself from $1,000 to $5,000, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Fixtures
If possible, resist the urge to move your stove to the other side of the room, or swap the location of your sink. “Consider keeping the present location of major fixtures, appliances and utilities relative to the plumbing, gas and electrical outlets,” says Eisenberg. Rearranging plumbing, wiring and jacks can be very expensive.
Cabinets
Refacing existing cabinets can reduce the cost of your kitchen remodel considerably and eliminate the need for new flooring, countertops and appliances. If you must get new cabinets, options such as spice racks and slide out wire baskets can be added later. Also, install cabinets without soffits to decrease labor cost; and avoid trim moldings, or use a simple trim. If you must have a new wood trim to match the new cabinets, order pre-finished trim to decrease labor cost; avoid having the painting or staining done on-site.
Stay Neutral
“If you're revamping your home for a sale, you probably want to choose neutral colors for fixtures, appliances and laminates,” says Eisenberg.
Refinish the Floor
Depending on your home, Eisenberg notes that you may be able to avoid the need for a new floor by sanding and refinishing a hardwood floor that may be underneath the existing vinyl flooring.
For more information on remodeling your home, please contact Louis Eisenberg, Prudential Towne Realty, 109 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510, leisenberg@prudentialtownerealty.com, (757) 572-7244, or www.LouisEisenberg.com
Appliances
It is tempting to discard existing appliances when you build new cabinets around them. Rethink the idea. If the appliances are workable, keep them – and save yourself from $1,000 to $5,000, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Fixtures
If possible, resist the urge to move your stove to the other side of the room, or swap the location of your sink. “Consider keeping the present location of major fixtures, appliances and utilities relative to the plumbing, gas and electrical outlets,” says Eisenberg. Rearranging plumbing, wiring and jacks can be very expensive.
Cabinets
Refacing existing cabinets can reduce the cost of your kitchen remodel considerably and eliminate the need for new flooring, countertops and appliances. If you must get new cabinets, options such as spice racks and slide out wire baskets can be added later. Also, install cabinets without soffits to decrease labor cost; and avoid trim moldings, or use a simple trim. If you must have a new wood trim to match the new cabinets, order pre-finished trim to decrease labor cost; avoid having the painting or staining done on-site.
Stay Neutral
“If you're revamping your home for a sale, you probably want to choose neutral colors for fixtures, appliances and laminates,” says Eisenberg.
Refinish the Floor
Depending on your home, Eisenberg notes that you may be able to avoid the need for a new floor by sanding and refinishing a hardwood floor that may be underneath the existing vinyl flooring.
For more information on remodeling your home, please contact Louis Eisenberg, Prudential Towne Realty, 109 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510, leisenberg@prudentialtownerealty.com, (757) 572-7244, or www.LouisEisenberg.com
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