Answer These 5 Questions Before Remodeling or Renovating Your Kitchen

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Answer These 5 Questions Before Remodeling or
Renovating Your Kitchen
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• Many homeowners are living with tired, drab,
  cramped or uninspiring kitchens, and wonder
  whether remodeling or renovating it would give
  them the kitchen of their dreams, or help them to
  sell the property for more. However, its a big
  decision to make, and the cost involved can be
  significant.
• While typicallya worthwhile investment, a kitchen
  remodeling or kitchen renovation project must be
  carried out by an experienced construction firm
  who have the relevant trained contractors to
  complete the work to a high standard, otherwise
  you risk decreasing the value of your property,
  and being forced to live with a kitchen that
  doesnt function well and may even be dangerous.

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• Whats the difference between kitchen remodeling
  and kitchen renovation?
• Kitchen renovation typically involves cosmetic
  changes being made to the existing floor plan,
  and can include such things as painting, or
  adding new hardware and flooring.
• Kitchen remodeling can involve structural changes
  and usually costs more than renovating it.

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• Answer the following questions to determine
  whether you should renovate or remodel your
  kitchen
• 1.Do you plan to move in the near future?
• Generally speaking, if youre not planning on
  staying in your home for the next couple of
  years, a kitchen remodel or renovation may not
  give you a high enough return on your investment.

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• Is your kitchen functional?
• If you plan to stay in your home for the
  foreseeable future, however, its important to
  ask yourself whether your kitchen functions as
  you want it to with its existing layout? There
  can be nothing more frustrating than a kitchen
  that has been designed poorly, meaning that space
  has been misused or not taken advantage of. If
  you dont like your kitchen layout, then a
  kitchen remodel might be called for.

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• Do you like your existing cabinets?
• If youre having your kitchen remodeled,
  replacing the cabinets can be one of the
  costliest aspects of the entire project, so if
  you can get away with just painting or staining
  them as part of a renovation, that might be more
  cost effective, or simply change the doors. If
  you hate them, on the other hand, note that
  youll likely pay a heavy price for replacing
  them.

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• Are you prepared to have your kitchen turned
  upside down?
• While full kitchen remodeling can be an exciting
  and worthwhile project, you do need to be
  prepared for the temporary disruption it will
  cause. If you can move out while the work goes
  on, so much the better, but if you cant, you
  might need to set up a temporary kitchen
  elsewhere in your home until the work has been
  completed.
• Work with a professional remodeling firm, and the
  length of time taken for the project will be
  greatly reduced, but your dream kitchen wont
  happen overnight.

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• What is your budget?
• Prices for kitchen remodeling and renovating can
  vary wildly depending on the level of work
  required, and the company you choose to work
  with, but its important that you carefully
  consider your budget before beginning either
  project, to make sure you have enough to complete
  the work, and to the standard you want.

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• Dont forget that you can consult with a
  professional construction firm who specialize in
  kitchen remodeling and renovating, to get a more
  accurate idea of how much either project will
  cost, and which one will be best suited to your
  kitchen and your needs. Many offer free estimates
  and advice, so take advantage of this wherever
  possible.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor and provides high quality
  services including apartment renovation in NYC.
  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 remodeling 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.