20 Cost-Cutting Ideas
More mixed materials. No design law dictates that all of a kitchen's countertops must be the same material. Use laminate (up to $50 per linear foot) for most of the counters, and reserve granite ($150 and more per linear foot) for the island. ... [... more]
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High Style, Low Budget
Let's face it, few of us have the luxury of a sky's-the-limit budget for home decorating. As appealing as it sounds, "money is no object" is just a phrase we fantasize about using right after the lottery pays off or the Prize Patrol comes ... [... more]
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3 Options For Redoing Your Kitchen
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Keeping Costs Down
12. Refresh, don't replace. Touch up scratches on sinks, tubs, and appliances with spray paints specially formulated for appliances. Or, check the Yellow Pages under "Bathroom Remodeling" for companies that resurface tubs and sinks for less ... [... more]
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Guide To Kitchen Costs
Flooring materials are comparable to those used in countertops. Similar to laminates, vinyl flooring is made of constructed materials, comes in a dazzling array of colors and patterns, and requires little maintenance. Its most expensive and ... [... more]
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How To Use A Designer
Help you personalize your home. An interior designer can help you add the finishing touches that give a room that special "magazine look." Some designers suggest you reserve 15-20 percent of your budget to purchase one-of-a-kind accessories ... [... more]
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Cabinet Makeovers
If you just want to make your stained wood lighter, bleaching works best. You can use a commercial wood bleach available at hardware stores and home centers. Or, make a solution with 1 part laundry bleach or oxalic acid to 10 parts water. Apply ... [... more]
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Quick Kitchen Fixes
Add punch with color. Gold walls, parchment-color moldings, and a backsplash of beige subway tiles work with the marble counters and the contrasting painted-wood cabinetry finishes to create and earthy palette that is mostly subdued. Yet the ... [... more]
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New Kitchens: Scrimp Or Splurge?
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Budgeting For Kitchen And Bath Products
Cabinetry (uninstalled) No frills: $50-$150 per linear foot Cheap frills: $150-$250 per linear foot Frills to the gills: $250+ per linear foot What upgrades offer: plywood or solid-wood materials (rather than particle board or veneer), dovetail ... [... more]
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