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Well, we finally finished our kitchen project and thought we'd share it here. As you can see, we needed to update the kitchen before putting the home on the market. We found a local cabinet installer, sourced a lot of the materials ourself at Lowes, appliances at Sears and a countertop provider from...
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One good thing about garbage disposals now is that they are relatively easy to install yourself. I am far from a DIY guy yet I've done two garbage disposal installs myself this year. (If you knew me well you'd know how much of an accomplishment that really is ) May I also suggest that if a home...
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Wow, what a difference Allegra! Can you break down some of your costs on this project? It is amazing that you came in under $7,000. It seems like the granite countertops alone would have cost you $5,000 - $6,000. How many appliances did you have to replace? Thanks for sharing.
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Hi! The least expensive alternative would be to paint them. I would use sandpaper to scuff them (to give the cabinets some "tooth"), so that you can then prime them. You don't have to use oil based paints. Ask for either Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore primer (get the best one they make...
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You may have answered your own question. If your home is in the same price point (or higher) as the homes you mention with the "great upgrades" in your neighborhood then you'll have to compete with that or adjust your price accordingly. In some areas, yes, corian would be considered an...
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We have about 100 square feet of Corian countertops in our kitchen. The other homes in our neighborhood are large ($750,000+) and have great upgrades, including granite countertops. Is Corian still considered an upgrade? Is it out of style? Will buyers be turned off by it if competing homes have granite...
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If other homes in your neighborhood have granite or silestone, I would suggest you do the same IF you want to compete with other homes in the area that are for sale. Laminate looks cheap so I would either do it all or none of it, understanding that it will affect the value of the home. I always tell...
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From the buyers' standpoint, they will appreciate your investment in granite for the public areas over the private bathrooms. The kitchen is an area everyone will see and one of the most important areas of the house - it could very well be a dealbreaker regarding the sale of the house. But do what...
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Kitchens sell houses. Nuf' said. The bathroom countertops look in good condition as do the fixtures. Keeping the fixtures consistent throughout the bathrooms will be a good alternative to replacing the countertops. I would go and check out the competition too that's in your neighborhood in your...
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We have budgeted replacing either our kitchen or bathroom countertops, but not both, with granite. Will buyers, when we're ready to sell, appreciate the upgrade more in the kitchen or bathrooms? We have been given one estimate, so far, that prices each equally. The kitchen has two long counters ...