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One of the most significant changes you can make to your home is remodeling the kitchen. However, kitchen remodeling projects have a tendency to quickly spiral out of control if you aren't careful. To stay on track, you need to be careful about your building material choices and keep a close eye on your budget. Your general contractor can also help to control costs.
When planning for your upcoming remodel, keep these budget-friendly tips in mind:
Set a Budget at the Onset with a Slush Fund for Unforeseen Costs
When remodeling your kitchen, there are always known and unknown costs. For example, you know the exact cost of building materials on the day you purchase them. Your general contractor can tell you what their installation costs will be. However, once you start tearing into a kitchen and discover wiring problems, uncapped gas lines, or other unforeseen problems, these things can quickly spiral your budget out of control.
Since few kitchen remodeling projects go off without unforeseen costs, consider this when setting your budget. Set aside a percentage of the budget for these costs.
Keep the Current Layout of Your Kitchen
If the layout of your kitchen isn't a big issue, then it is always more cost-effective to leave it in place. This is especially important because many builders don't continue the kitchen flooring under cabinets and appliances. Once you move them around, then you will be forced to replace the kitchen floor.
Once you start tearing into the floor, you may discover subfloor issues and end up replacing that, too. Before you know it, the decision to move your cabinets costs a lot more than simply buying new cabinetry.
Splurge Where You Will Get the Most Enjoyment
When deciding where to spend money on your kitchen remodeling project, start with those items you will get the most enjoyment out of using. For example, if you love to cook gourmet meals and want a sizeable professional-grade gas range, this is a great place to spend a decent chunk of your budget. However, if you do not cook and you're perfectly happy with inexpensive appliances but want a new island with a beautiful stone slab on top, then this is a great place to splurge.
It's essential to evaluate the function and resale value of your remodeling choices and your own personal enjoyment since you live in the space.
For more tips, reach out to a local service, such as P&W Builders Inc.
Share31 October 2022
