| Do you have an outdated kitchen? Is a total | | | | new by cleaning them good with a vinegar and |
| renovation impossible? Are you wondering what | | | | water mixture and then wiping them with lemon |
| changes will pay off when you sell? You have a | | | | oil. Take a look at the hardware on the cupboards |
| choice to make, you can change the kitchen just | | | | and replace the handles. This is an easy way to |
| before you sell your home, or you can update | | | | help bring in a new look. If you haven't changed |
| now and enjoy cooking in a new space. | | | | your faucets in the past 20 years, now is the |
| Kitchens are the most expensive room in the | | | | time. There are a variety of styles and finishes |
| house to renovate. When you sell, the money | | | | available. |
| spent on the update can give you up to a 90% | | | | Changing the color of the kitchen is a great idea. |
| return on your money, depending on where you | | | | If you have wall paper on the walls, remove it |
| live. However if you cannot afford a big redo | | | | and pick out a great new color of paint. Patch any |
| there are some things that you can work on that | | | | rough spots on the wall and roll on the new look. |
| will dramatically change your space. | | | | If you have curtains on your windows, consider |
| Counters and floors are the most expensive, | | | | removing them and adding a different kind of |
| however any wood floors will need a rejuvenation. | | | | window covering. Lights can date a kitchen fast, |
| Check out what is available at the hardware store | | | | and If you have fluorescent lights, they need to |
| and with some good old fashioned elbow grease | | | | be replaced. Consider track lighting. They come in |
| you should be able to improve the luster without | | | | many styles, unlike the old fashioned can lights, |
| refinishing the floor. A tile floor should be fine, but | | | | with an unlimited choice of pendants that can hang |
| if the grout needs cleaning, see about renting a | | | | from them. This may require an electrician, but will |
| steamer. If you have linoleum, that should be | | | | cost far less then installing individual pot lights. |
| changed. Counter tops are another important | | | | Being able to update your kitchen without getting |
| update. Granite is fabulous, but the new laminates | | | | a loan or spending a lot of money means a little |
| look a lot like granite for much less. If you have | | | | more work on your part, but change is important. |
| tile on your counters, consider leaving them. | | | | Enjoy your fresh new kitchen. |
| Your wood cabinets, can be made to look like | | | | |