It’s been a few weeks since our last talk, but there’s good reason for it! My wife and I welcomed our first child into the world. We’re doing well, and a little sleepy, but it’s time to get back to talking about saving money on remodeling.
We’ve mentioned before that kitchen remodels offer a good return on investment.
A professional house flipper interviewed on Minneapolis television echoed this sentiment, saying replacing dated countertops, flooring, and cabinets are easy fixes to get your kitchen on point.
A real estate agent also interviewed for the story agreed, saying kitchens “sell houses all day long.”
Avoiding speed bumps in any kitchen remodel is the name of the game. An article on Time.com offers 10 great tips on avoiding catastrophe in the kitchen, but we wanted to highlight our favorites.
First up, consider the market and comparable homes in the neighborhood when it comes to setting up your budget. Keeping costs low also keeps the headaches and worry at bay.
Second, keep the plumbing and electrical systems where they are. Moving these are incredibly costly.
Also, avoid a patchwork look by not mismatching appliances. Appliance sets offer savings on costs and are better looking.
Whether you choose to go big or modest on your kitchen remodel, heed the words of Shreveport Times remodeling columnist Jeb Breithaupt and don’t get greedy! Looking for shortcuts is not the way to go.
“When you cut corners to save a few bucks, you’ll pay double in lost time, accident-related insurance premium increases and having to hire a second contractor to do the job over right,” he says. “Hiring someone without a state contractor’s license and insurance for the job you need done puts you, your property and the contractor himself at risk if he’s stepping out of his area of expertise because you’re waving dollar bills in his face. Greed works both ways.”
Have a good week!
