Guide to choosing Cabinet Door Styles

The right kitchen cabinetry can make or break your kitchen's functionality and style — not to mention your budget. No pressure, right? Don't stress!


Door StylesShaker, flat or inset? Your cabinet door style is important — it may be your biggest kitchen expense, after all — but choosing it doesn't have to be stressful. Click Here to see which of these popular cabinet doors fit with your home's style

How to Install Solid Hardwood Floors

Hardwoods add value and beauty to your home. Before You Install Solid Hardwood Flooring. First, make sure your subfloor is level and your hardwood flooring is acclimated to the room's humidity and temperature according to the manufacturer's guidelines. For more information watch this video

Drab to almost fab

In an earlier post, I shared pictures of my old school metal cabinets. You can see them here

New cabinets have started arriving and being installed.

10 Steps for determining your budget.

Managing your budget is easy if you follow these simple rules.
1. Decide how much you want to spend, and stick to it.
2. Know how the costs will break down.
3. Set aside 20 percent of your budget to handle the unexpected.
4. Make a list of your renovation priorities.
6. Decide whether you’re going to stay in your home while renovations are taking place.
7. Factor in the cost of eating out.
8. Create a spreadsheet for your budget and check it often.
9. Do some of the small work to lower your costs.
10. Avoid extras. Don’t be tempted to deviate from your budget mid-project.

Getting Ready for Renovation

A quick video to help you get ready for that remodel. Most T.V shows make it seem that a remodel can be completed in a weekend- but the fact is,  a basic kitchen or bath remodel usually takes 12-16 weeks, if not longer. This video should help you prepare or get yourself ready for the fun and exciting times ahead!

One of the first steps......

Deciding what type of Contractor you Need

One of the fist things to consider when thinking about a renovation project is to find your self a reputable Contractor. Figuring out what type of contractor you'll need will depend mainly on the type of project that you will be working,

Depending on how big or complex a project is, you might hire a:

• general contractor - manages all aspects of a project, including hiring and supervising subcontractors, getting building permits, and scheduling inspections
• specialty contractor, who installs particular products like cabinets and bathroom fixtures
• architect, who designs homes, additions, and major renovations — especially ones involving structural changes
• designer or design/build contractor, who provides both services

 

Click Here to go to the Federal Trade Commissions website to get tips and information on what to look for in a general contractor.

Other great resources to locate contractors in your area  is Porch.com,

A story of Vintage Metal Cabinets....

So today I am posting some before pictures of my kitchen before it was completely gutted. The funny thing is, when people when would come over and see the Vintage 1946 metal cabinets, they would look at me like I was crazy for wanting to get rid of them. Even my cabinet guy thought I was pretty crazy. His words..."Vintage is in. People are paying top dollar to get what you have"..... ha! I would have paid someone to take them!