The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Summer Home Improvement Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Kitchens are popular gathering spots in ma- ny homes. at popular- ity is reflected in various ways, including how ma- ny homeowners choose to remodel their kitchens. A 2019 report from the home renovation and design resource Houzz found that kitchens were the most popular room to renovate in 2018. Home- owners considering kitch- en remodels should know that the Houzz report al- so indicated that spend- ing on kitchen remodels increased by 27 percent in 2018. Homeowners con- cerned by the cost of remodeling a kitchen should know that there are ways to give kitchens a whole new feel without breaking the bank. Appliances Consumer Reports notes that luxury home buyers expect high-end features, including profes- sional ranges and built-in refrigerators that match the surrounding cabine- try. However, many main- stream brands offer "faux pro" features that can equal more expensive al- ternatives. Consumer Re- ports even notes that ma- ny budget-friendly faux pro appliances outper- formed their high-end counterparts in terms of reliability. Countertops Countertops tend to capture the eye's atten- tion when walking into a kitchen. Outdated and/ or damaged countertops grab that attention for all the wrong reasons, while updated counter- tops made from today's most popular materials provide that wow fac- tor homeowners seek. If granite is a must-have, Consumer Reports notes that homeowners can save substantial amounts of money by choosing granite from remnants at the stone yard. If mar- ble is your ideal counter- top, save money by choos- ing a domestic product as opposed to one imported from overseas. Cabinets Custom-built cabinets may be a dream, but they tend to be a very expen- sive one. Such cabinets are designed to adhere to the dimensions of the kitchen, and Consumer Reports notes that they can cost tens of thou- sands of dollars. If that estimate would bust your budget, examine the current layout of the existing cabinets. If the layout is fine but the cab- inets need work, you can give them a whole new look by refinishing them. If the cabinets must go, stock units or semi-cus- tom cabinets can pro- vide a new look without busting the budget. Kitchen remodels can be expensive. But there are many affordable ways to revamp a kitch- en. Affordable features to consider when YOUR KITCHEN REVAMPING LOW PRICE GUARANTEE OUR SERVICES! 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