Give Your Kitchen a Facelift

Give Your Kitchen a Facelift

Planning to remodel your kitchen this year or change kitchen sink?

If so, you’re in good company. According to a recent survey
done by the National Association of Realtors, 22 percent of first-time
homebuyers and 11 percent of repeat buyers are planning kitchen projects this
year. The remodeling industry can thank the country’s rapidly aging housing
stock for the expected increase in business. Homes that were built in the 1980s
are now hitting the typical 25- to 30-year life cycle in which improvements
begin to be needed.

If you’re among the thousands of Americans planning a kitchen remodel this year,
a good place to start is by formulating a budget. According to the National
Kitchen and Bath Association, the average kitchen remodel costs about $27,000.

Here’s a look at the breakdown as compiled by Remodeling Magazine’s annual “Cost
Versus Value Report.” A new sink will run you between $100 to $200 for stainless
steel and $200 to $2,000 for cast iron. Faucets cost between $60 and $100 for a
basic chrome, two-handle faucet to $300 and more for faucets with increased
functionality features or high-end finishes, such as nickel or bronze.

You can expect countertops to account for between $2,000 and $6,000 of your
budget. Laminate and ceramic tile typically costs $10 to $50 per square foot;
solid-surfacing or engineered stone between $100 and $200 per square foot;
natural stones, such as marble or granite $150 and up per square foot.

Depending on which appliances you plan to replace, they can cost from $350 for a
new state-of-the-art microwave to $3,500 for a new, top-of-the-line
refrigerator. You also have to take into account the costs of re-doing the
electrical, moving pipes if necessary and the cost of labor for the
installation.

But by far, one of the biggest expenses you’ll face will be replacing the
kitchen cabinets. They could easily
account for half your budget. When it comes to replacement cabinets, stock are
the most inexpensive way to go. They cost $50 to $200 per linear foot, and are
available right off the shelf at your local home improvement store. Style
options and features are limited, and because they only come in a few select
sizes, they rarely work in a remodeling situation. Out of frustration, a lot of
people immediately start looking into custom cabinets, which can cost up to five
times more; but there is a more prudent option.

You can specify semi-custom cabinets, which are manufactured to buyer
specifications for size and interior fittings. These days, one brand that’s
getting a lot of attention from builders and home remodelers is Canac.

“What sets this brand apart is the method of construction,” says company
spokesman, Mark Johansen. “Canac’s construction method provides full-access to
the space inside because these cabinets are constructed without face frames. The
drawers are inherently wider, offering considerably more storage space over
framed cabinets. Access to larger items, like pots and pans, is not hindered by
structural obstructions, meaning users don’t have to reach around center stiles
or over face frames in a cumbersome manner to remove larger items.”

Full-access cabinets have the added benefit of being easier to clean. There are
no corners or crevices, so dirt, dust and crumbs that tend to collect on other
styles of cabinets are all but eliminated.

Canac offers more than 50 different cabinet styles and more than 400 door
style/color combinations as well as myriad accessories to personalize your
kitchen or other livable space in the home. “Full-access cabinets are design
neutral, meaning Canac can create kitchens that include great detailing and
decorative accessories typical of a traditional kitchen or something quite
minimal and contemporary in appearance,” adds Johansen.

Almost all of Canac’s cabinetry is sold direct to new home builders and
remodelers through an exclusive associate dealer network and corporate showrooms
across North America. For more information, visit
www.800saving.com or call toll free at
800.881.5901.

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Get Your House Ready For Quick Sale

Get Your House Ready
For Quick Sale 

          If you’re planning to
sell your house this spring, you’re going to have a lot of competition for
potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, more homes
are listed and sold between February and June than any other time of the year;
and 2005 will be the second best year on record for home sales. An estimated
6.54 million existing homes will be sold this year.With so much competition,
what can you do to make someone want to buy your house instead of the one down
the street? “It’s simple really,” says Jerry Ritten, a real estate agent with
Counselor Realty in Minneapolis, Minn. “Make sure it’s clean. When I bring
prospective buyers into a clean home, it’s easy for them to envision themselves
living there. If the house is dirty, the first thing they think about is how
much work would be involved in bringing it up to their standards.” 

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           Ritten says one of
the biggest mistakes home sellers make is failing to keep their property in
“showing” condition. “When they get a call from their agent, sellers often think
they can just make the beds, clear the counters in the kitchen and bath, vacuum
a little and clean the windows, but a serious buyer is going to do more than
just walk through the home,” he says. “They’ll want to closely examine all the
appliances to make sure they are clean and in working order; to open the closet
doors to see how spacious they are; and to look inside the kitchen cabinets to
see how deep they are. If they are confronted by dirt and grime everywhere they
look, potential buyers often leave without giving the property a second
thought.” 


Rather than risk a potential sale, these days many people are hiring
professional cleaning services to get their homes in tip-top shape before they
even hit the market. “People who clean for a living definitely have the edge
when it comes to making a property shine,” says Howard Purdy, vice president of
operations for Maid Brigade, a housecleaning service with more than 365
locations in the United States, Canada and Ireland. He says the company’s “Deep
Clean” service is extremely popular this time of year. 


         “When we send a team into a
home to do a Deep Clean, they start out with the basics. They vacuum with
commercial grade vacuums that pull the air and dust through HEPA filters. They
also sweep, scrub the floors and toilets, and do things most people don’t have
the time or inclination to do themselves. They will clean and dust the insides
of the kitchen and bathroom cabinets; scrub the oven and refrigerator shelves;
clean the drip pans under the refrigerator; wipe the dust off the ceiling fans,
furniture and television sets; whatever the seller wants and needs to get their
home in top showing condition,” says Purdy. 


             Once
the Deep Clean is done, Purdy says it’s a good idea to bring the team back
either weekly or bi-weekly -- for as long as the house is on the market -- to
keep things clean. “Home owners don’t need to go out and buy supplies,” says
Purdy. “Our teams bring everything they need with them, and they’re licensed,
bonded and insured which gives people piece of mind.” 


             In
addition to making sure the home is clean, other ways to improve its “show
ability” include putting new paint on the walls, having the carpet cleaned, and
redoing the landscaping. “I also urge my clients to do all they can to get rid
of clutter,” says Ritten. “Instead of filling the drawers with junk mail and
stuffing things into closets, I urge them to pack up things they don’t need
right away and either move them into the garage, give them away, or throw them
away. Houses that are neat and orderly show better and sell faster than those
that are cluttered and messy.” 

To locate the Maid Brigade nearest you, call (800) 881-5901 or log on to
www.800saving.com

 

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