Part I - Remodeling your kitchen - where do you start -

Are you remodeling because the kitchen is not working for you, or because you want to sell your home and the kitchen is an eye sore, or is it because your friend just had her kitchen remodeled and it's to die for, so you want one, too?

Whatever the reason, do it! Great kitchens are the "in" thing!  Every one would like a "magazine-quality" kitchen. No matter the reason or the budget, now is the time to do it.

Remodeling can be an overwhelming task, but if you have a plan and follow it, you will be amazed at the results.

Let's talk about the first step. The reason! ... and be honest! Why are you remodeling ? If it is for resale, you can't have an emotion in the design and the finishes. You have to check out what's in your neighborhood so you don't overspend on your investment. If everyone has a mid-line range and free-standing refrigerator than you don't want to include a 48" free-standing pro range and built-in refrigerator. Just those 2 times can set you back $17,000. But on the other hand, if everyone in your neighborhood has 2 dishwshers, a warming drawer and every bell and whistle available, you have to do what the Jones' do!

If your reason for remodeling is to update or get that kitchen "to die for", then your plan will be the same except for the emotional part. This will be your dream kitchen!

Everyone knows that the kitchen and the master bath sell the house, so no matter what your reason for remodeling, think ahead. Eventually, you will sell your home. With that in mind, start your plan. Of course, this will be my next posting.