A Penny-Pincher's Guide To Kitchen Remodeling
If you've been eyeballing those lovely modern kitchens for months and you envy every friend or relative who has a fully up-to-date kitchen space in their home, you may have grand plans of your own, though there might be a big problem: You really don't want to spend a lot of money to get a beautiful kitchen. As someone who is a conservative with their money, you may be thinking that a new kitchen is just a pipe dream, but to clarify, kitchen remodeling doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Check out these questions from other penny-pinching homeowners so you can get a good idea of how to achieve a kitchen remodel without spending more than you want.
How much can you save by redoing your old cabinetry instead of replacing it?
According to HomeAdvisor, refinished kitchen cabinets cost between $1,400 and $3,500, which is much cheaper than what you would pay for custom kitchen cabinets. Refinishing cabinets involves stripping off the surface of the cabinets and drawer fronts and applying a new finish. Therefore, you can easily go from light-colored or painted cabinets to dark wooden cabinets if you choose to do so.
Is it a good idea to resurface old countertops?
Most old countertops can be resurfaced in some shape or form, whether they are the cheaper versions or something more expensive. For example, granite and natural stone can be sanded down and refinished, and even a Formica laminate countertop material can be removed and a new piece installed. Wood can also easily be resurfaced, as long as the integrity of the wood is still okay and without water damage or severe scarring.
Can you save much money by installing your own tile flooring?
If you're a true blue money saver, one of the first things you're going to ask is if you can do some of the work on your own and save a few bucks, and the flooring usually looks like something that could become a DIY task. Having tile floor installed along with your kitchen remodel will probably cost you something like $2.24 per square foot, not counting the costs of the tile. If your kitchen is rather large, the savings can definitely rack up. However, before you attempt the DIY to save money, you also have to consider the tools you will have to have in order to get the job done and their costs to obtain. For example, you may have to rent a tile saw or tile spacer.