Renovating Versus Remodeling; What’s The Difference?

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Renovating Versus Remodeling Whats The
Difference?
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• While the average person might use the words
  renovate and remodel as if they both have the
  same meaning, they are in fact, quite different.
  The dictionary definition of the word renovate,
  is to restore to a good state of repair, while
  for remodel, the definition is to change the
  structure, shape, or appearance of something.
• So, if youre a homeowner seeking to make some
  improvements to your home, such as giving your
  kitchen a professional makeover either for your
  personal use or to help sell the property and
  increase its value youll need to be clear on
  what exactly it is that you plan to do, before
  engaging with a local kitchen remodeling or
  renovation firm.

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• Lets look at kitchen renovating in a little more
  detail
• Restoring a space, or making it new again with a
  kitchen renovation
• When planning to renovate the kitchen in your
  apartment, you might find it useful to think of
  it as a revamp, if youre confused between the
  two terms. Updating and improving your kitchen
  without making any structural changes (which
  would make it a kitchen remodel), is classed as a
  kitchen renovation.

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• If thinking about your kitchen in terms of
  renewing it or restoring it to its former glory,
  it would include such work as re-painting,
  re-facing cabinets, and installing new fixtures
  and fittings, to name but a few. Upgrading the
  kitchen to bring it in line with other kitchens
  in your locality especially if youre planning
  to sell the property would typically involve
  making the kitchen more usable, attractive and
  modern.
• Since no structural changes are made with a
  kitchen renovation, every alteration and upgrade,
  is essentially cosmetic, but that doesnt mean
  that theyre of any less worth than a remodel.
  What it does mean, however, is that if your
  budget is limited, you can still make the most of
  your kitchen and use it to help sell your
  property, or simply enjoy your apartment to a
  greater degree.

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• When done professionally and with appropriate
  foresight, creativity and planning, a kitchen
  renovation can significantly increase the chances
  of you being able to sell the property, and
  depending upon the extent and standard of work
  carried out, could even see you sell your
  apartment for more.
• Change the shape or appearance of a space with a
  kitchen remodel
• Requiring a substantially higher budget than your
  standard kitchen renovation project, a kitchen
  remodel also takes a lot more planning, and
  typically benefits from professional assistance,
  such as from a construction firm who specialize
  in apartment remodeling.

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• Kitchen remodeling projects usually involve
  changing the use of a space, and completely
  transforming the entire layout of a room by
  reconfiguring the floor plan.
• With kitchen remodeling, homeowners may choose to
  open the space up by changing it structurally and
  combining it with other rooms in the apartment,
  such as the dining or living room. Or simply make
  it a large open plan space with a convenient
  kitchen island for sitting or cooking at.

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• Essentially, remodeling can make an old, tired or
  cramped kitchen look and feel like an entirely
  new, more usable space, and while it is a bigger
  project to take on than a kitchen renovation
  project, it has so many benefits that its always
  a worthwhile investment.
• You might be clear now on the difference between
  renovating and remodeling, but if youre unsure
  as to what is the best course of action for your
  apartment kitchen, consult (usually for free)
  with a local construction firm, who can talk you
  through your options in greater detail.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor and provides high quality
  services including apartment renovation in
  Astoria. From initial design to final clean up,
  our results speak for themselves. We are fully
  licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both
  commercial and residential construction services
  to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area.
  Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No
  job is too small nor too big. If you are looking
  for apartment or kitchen renovation in Astoria NY
  or want to know more about our wide range of
  professional but affordable construction and
  repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.