Comments on: Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen Dollar Savings on Kitchen Remodel Projects – Finding Kitchen Remodeling Dollar Savings When Remodeling Kitchens

By: jtr8178

jtr8178 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:21:47 +0000

We are just finishing our remodel … Very similar to yours in the fact that we tore it down to the studs. Nice job on the tile work, especially around the window!

By: quiltgal1

quiltgal1 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:32:26 +0000

I just realized I replied to the last post with my other log-in, this is cherylstuff.

By: cherylshtuff

cherylshtuff — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:36:28 +0000

It’s called Meganite, it is a solid surface countertop just like Corian. Generally they have to be installed by a certified installer, but we did it ourselves, it’s not that hard.

By: PLEEUZ

PLEEUZ — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:24:29 +0000

Excellent job. Looks very nice. Did you do all the work yourself?

By: atehero

atehero — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:33:17 +0000

It took 3 months….. we did it ourselves and it cost 27,000$ Canadian….

Unexpected expenses: wiring that was no longer any good, having to buy more tiles, redoing the floor base to make it smooth for the new tiles (because pulling up the old ones ruined the floor underneath) and having to make a new countertop instead of just being able to relaminate the old one (the wood underneath the old laminate was rotting).

Yes… very happy with the outcome! We have just sold the house… paid it 133 500.00$ just over 5 years ago…. just sold it for 279 500.00$… I'd say that definitely covers the cost of the kitchen renovation!

By: rasdaskas

rasdaskas — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:45:03 +0000

What kind of countertops are those?

By: denmark108

denmark108 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:27:48 +0000

We are a well established full service from design to construction to installation kitchen and closet company, 15 years. Our contracts are 50% deposit (covers Material cost), 40% on first day of installation (when materials are all in the building) and 10% upon completion of job and customers sign off on all punch list and walk through.
The final moneys are basically our profit, so that are incentive to complete in a timely matter. Our contracts are non negotiable, except for our clients that are builders and designers that are repeat business. Usually customers get un easy about the deposit, but we do provide a packet, that includes how long we have been around, our BBB report and our licensing with years licensed shown.
That is our policy and is almost standard with some exceptions.

By: Natalia R

Natalia R — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:21:32 +0000

By: buidavid@sbcglobal.net

buidavid@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:31:21 +0000

If the ceiling above is insulated, you cannot use non-IC rated cans. Other than that, most light fixtures are allowed. Hope this helps.

By: California Street Cop

California Street Cop — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:12:12 +0000

Hello-

I am a kitchen & bath designer but in a different geological area. I would suggest that you do what is called a "comp" (comparesion) of the houses around you. If they have granite tops and stainless appliances, go for it!!! If not, you are going to price yourself out of the neighborhood. You will never get your money back (it is projected that from the "get-go" you are only getting 86% at the time of the sale anyway) But on the flip side, you will sell your house much faster if you do remodel it. I would suggest keeping the price resanable by keeping the fixtures in the same location (e.g.: sink), doing a semi-custom line of cabinets and maybe splurging on granite. After all, you are going to live there for another 5 years!