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02.13.08Top 10 Hints for High-End and Budget Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Counters, Kitchen Countertops, Kitchen Remodeling (1)Planning to remodel your kitchen? Bruce Partridge, renovations manager at Stephen Thomas Homes in Richmond, recommends Ed Crews' strategy of assembling a folder with photos of décor that you like. The folder will help you discuss your desires and expectations with remodelers, decorators and salespeople. Here are Partridge's top 10 kitchen remodeling tips: -Plan on spending 5 percent to 10 percent of the value of your home on your kitchen makeover. Kitchens are huge selling points. -Ask family, friends or coworkers for recommendations before hiring a contractor or consult The National Association of Home Builders Remodelers Council online (http://www.nahb.org/). Check qualifications to ensure ...
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02.05.07Natural Stone is Number One for Kitchen Counters
Kitchen Counters, Kitchen Remodeling (0)A key element to making a kitchen both elegant and functional is a great countertop. According to the National Association of Home Builders, granite or natural stone is the number one choice for surfaces and countertops. However, people are moving away from shiny granite and going for matte finishes such as soapstone and slate in kitchen countertops, says Tom Tessier of Thurston Kitchen and Bath in Eagle-Vail, CO. Many people are attracted to having soapstone as a countertop because of its soft feel. While it can easily scratch, soapstone won’t etch from acids, and stains can be rubbed out easily. Slate ...
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