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By: Lindz

Lindz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:57:31 +0000

I agree, the pale yellow sounds nice. But if the color concerns you, try a pale yellow with a bit more earthy brown tones in it. When you look at your paint samples, you will see the pure yellows that are crisp in color and you will see the more muted yellows. Try out a couple of the more muted yellows.

Also, go ahead and collect samples of what you want to eventually do in your home, like the granite color. This will help to cordinate everything as you go.

Also the paint stores sell small quart and smaller samples of paint that you can test out colors to see if you like them. I love these. You can buy several colors, paint them side, by side and then make a final decision.

By: California Street Cop

California Street Cop — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:45:27 +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!

By: buidavid@sbcglobal.net

buidavid@sbcglobal.net — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:36:22 +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: denmark108

denmark108 — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:25:55 +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: atehero

atehero — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:12:27 +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: hanuman

hanuman — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:32:34 +0000

Most electrical contractors charge a minimum of $350-$600 per job. If the electrical breaker box is near the kitchen then the minimum charge may cover the whole job. If wires need to be run a long way to get to the kitchen, then the charge could be much more.

By: Natalia R

Natalia R — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:03:03 +0000

By: Ephraim K

Ephraim K — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

If you want ideas on kitchen cabinets, go to http://www.kraftmaid.com. If you click on Help and Information, then you can click on Order Literature at the left. Kitchen counters, try http://www.corian.com – you can get a free catalog in the mail if you fill out the form on the contact us page and uncheck the section that says send me info by e-mail. Otherwise, they'll just e-mail it to you. As far as decorating schemes, I find a lot of good information on http://www.HGTV.com. Good luck. I'm in the planning stages of a kitchen remodel myself.

By: Maureenrick

Maureenrick — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:40:36 +0000

Where did you get the green lamps in this video? They’re great!

By: angurisloud

angurisloud — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:24:13 +0000

Here’s one she didn’t quite mention. If you are NOT happy with your cabinet placement, IKEA sells the cabinet boxes and all the hardware seperatly. Work with them to MAKE SURE you’re only buying exactly what you need, and have the cabinet fronts custom built and you’ll end up with a kitchen that looks like it cost 3 to 4 times (at least) what you spent!