Kitchen
Avoid Hidden Costs During Your Kitchen Remodel
A kitchen remodel is nerve-wracking to begin with; add in the prospect of going over budget and you might start to wonder what you’ve gotten into. Now that you’ve vetted and chosen the best kitchen remodeler for your project and have an estimate in hand, it’s time to look at the hidden costs of a…
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What to Expect During Your Cabinet Replacement
Fancy appliances, beautiful countertops, and dazzling lighting will be overlooked in a kitchen with outdated cabinetry. Taking up so much space, cabinets can become an eyesore that’s hard to overlook. Thankfully, replacing your kitchen cabinets can be both affordable and done in just a matter or days. They’re a great investment to make in the…
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How to Vet a Potential Kitchen Remodeler on a Phone Call
Everybody needs a little guidance. In fact, during recent interviews with Modernize, 90 percent of homeowners requested a checklist to guide them in finding and vetoing potential contractors. During that first phone call with a contractor, there are certain questions to ask that will either knock them off your list or impress you enough for…
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Understanding Contractors’ Kitchen Remodel Warranties
Remodeling a kitchen is a great way to upgrade the footprint of your home as you increase its overall value. But before the dust settles on your kitchen remodeling project, you will want to protect your wallet from any future unwanted surprises with the right warranty. Kitchen remodel warranties can protect you from any problems…
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Budgeting for Your Cabinet Project
If you’ve been thinking of ways to upgrade the look of your kitchen, while increasing the value of your home, embarking on a cabinet project can be an exciting way to change the footprint of that area. However, while you’re speaking to a potential cabinet installer, it’s important not to let your excitement about updating…
Kitchen
How to Vet a Cabinet Contractor on the Phone
In recent interviews with Modernize, 90 percent of homeowners requested a checklist to help them find and vet contractors. One of the most important steps of that process is your first phone call with a potential contractor, during which you will vet this contractor against the others you’re considering. While finding someone you feel comfortable…
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5 Tips for Negotiating Cost With Your Kitchen Remodeler
For many, the kitchen is the heartbeat of the home. It can feel daunting to embark on a kitchen remodel and coordinating to have the appliances updated, cabinetry replaced, flooring redone, or putting in a new backsplash. But with the right contractor, it doesn’t have to be a stressful home improvement. Follow these tips to…
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Hiring a Kitchen Remodeler: Contractor Checklist
Are you thinking of changing the look of your kitchen? Upgrading or replacing your kitchen is a great opportunity to transform the footprint of that space, while boosting the resale value of your home. As with any home improvement project, in order to avoid unnecessary costs or delays, you want to hire a trustworthy remodeler…