Sorry for my long absence....but I'm back! I have been busy working on a kitchen remodel project. We started out shopping at kitchen stores and then quotes from contractors. What we experienced was STICKER SHOCK. So we got busy talking to friends and neighbors who recently did a similar remodel and learned a few things. They said if the remodel did not require a lot of wall-moving and engineering type work, that we should consider being our own contractor. They shared names of sub-contractors with us...electricians, cabinetmakers, tilers. I did some online research and asked builders many questions. Armed with too much information...we began to get some quotes from several subs...narrowed down the list....checked references....and came to only one conclusion.... we would save 25%-50% if we cut out a contractor and shopped wisely for products. So if you have the time, shopping savvy and organizational skills....this may be the way to go. We decided it would work for us...but will let know.
In future blog entries I will give you specifics as to where I found great deals on everything from sinks to lighting. I will also share tips and pitfalls that I encountered. So stay tuned for more Neat Solutions for kitchen remodeling.
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