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What to Look for in a Contractor to Remodel your Kitchen
One of the most important kitchen remodeling decisions you can
make is your choice of contractor for the job. There are a lot
of contractors out there who will claim they can bring in your
kitchen remodeling on time and possibly even under budget, but
unless you want to get stuck with shoddy workmanship and a
kitchen remodeling project that cost more than your entire
mortgage, it's a good idea to make sure you get the best kitchen
remodeling contractor for the job.
The first task you need to focus on when hiring a contractor for
your kitchen remodeling is to find someone who actually
specializes in kitchen remodeling. After all, what does someone
who normally handles just plumbing know about all the latest
kitchen remodeling designs available?
The right kitchen remodeling contractor for your project will be
someone who is well versed and knowledgeable in all the many
kitchen remodeling designs as well as products you may want to
consider. This person will not only be able to offer educated
suggestions but will also be able to provide you with a list of
the products and materials he or she will need for your kitchen
remodeling project. This is important when it comes to the
bottom line of your kitchen remodeling budget; especially if
that budget is tight.
While checking references is an important aspect in interviewing
prospective kitchen remodeling contractors, it isn't everything.
References will give you some idea of the contractor's
workmanship on previous kitchen remodeling jobs; but it won't
give you the whole picture. Make sure you find out how the
contractor has been in business and be sure you ask if they are
a member of a professional trade association or have a
professional designation.
Finally, always remember that it doesn't necessarily pay to go
with the cheapest kitchen remodeling contractor bid. The
cheapest bid may very well mean that the contractor will cut
corners on your kitchen remodeling which can result in
substandard workmanship and possibly even pose safety issues.
For more ideas on Kitchen Remodeling or Home Designs
Financing your Kitchen Remodeling Project: Making the Dream a
Reality
by Lyn Davis
You've dreamed of ripping out your small cabinets and replacing
them with custom kitchen
cabinets and upgrading from laminate
countertops to granite countertops. The only problem is figuring
out how you will finance your kitchen remodeling dream project.
Like most homeowners, finding ways to finance a kitchen
remodeling is often half the battle of actually getting there.
Selecting materials, products and colors is the fun part; the
hard part comes in finding the money to finance all those
kitchen remodeling upgrades.
Of course, one way to finance your kitchen remodeling project is
to attempt the do it yourself route. With the number of home
improvement and do it yourself books and television programs
available today, more people are attempting kitchen remodeling
projects than ever before. There can definitely be a financial
advantage to taking on some of the small kitchen remodeling
projects yourself. Just be sure you know the limits on your
kitchen remodeling skills and when to call in the professionals.
If you lack a large stash of cash in your savings account to
fund your next kitchen remodeling project, you'll need to
finance it through a borrowing method. A number of home
improvement stores now offer financing plans and credit cards,
but savvy homeowners know that putting their kitchen remodeling
on a credit card can actually be more disastrous than
advantageous.
The best way to finance your kitchen remodeling project, if you
are not able to pay cash, is to take out a home improvement
loan. This is an advantageous route for a number of reasons.
First, the interest rate you pay on a home improvement loan for
the purpose of kitchen remodeling is going to be drastically
lower than the interest rate on a credit card. In the end, this
means that you'll pay less for your kitchen remodeling project
with a home improvement loan than with a credit card. Second,
it's quite likely that you may be able to deduct the interest
you pay on your kitchen remodeling loan on your taxes. Finally,
obtaining a home improvement loan gives you more flexibility
with your kitchen
remodeling plans, because while some kitchen remodeling
contractors won't accept credit cards; everyone accepts cash.
About the author:
Lyn Davis is a freelance author. For more information visit Kitchen
Remodel or Home Design
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