20 tips for remodeling your kitchen, and other hot links

Kitchens are one of the most popular sites for remodeling, and provide a good return on investment. But a failure to think ahead can lead to less-than-desirable results.

Better Homes and Gardens offers 20 things you should keep in mind as you plan your kitchen remodel. Among our favorite tips: eliminating wasted steps, designing wide walkways, planning landing space, and breaking up cabinetry blocks.

https://www.bhg.com/kitchen/remodeling/planning/kitchen-remodeling/#page=1

To many people, remodeling is synonymous with stress. But that doesn’t have to be the case!

One of the best ways to limit your stress is to hire an experienced and licensed contractor, like MK Remodeling & Design.

A few other ways include visualizing your new design, considering lifestyle and function, and creating a budget with a little bit of wiggle room.

https://realestate.aol.com/blog/2014/05/13/home-remodeling-without-stress/

We all love saving money. Building an energy-efficient home is a great way to do just that.

The National Association of Home Builders recently released it’s list of the most popular green building features so far in 2014.

Some of the highlights: high performance windows, high efficiency HVAC systems, and ENERGY STAR appliances.

https://lubbockonline.com/re-homes/2014-05-10/remodelers-reveal-popular-features-improve-homes-performance#.U3ZKg61dVgs