What to Know About Kitchen Renovations

Kitchen renovations can be a big project. While renovations take time and money, they will be worthwhile for your home. There are many aspects of a renovation you need to know such as why you should renovate, how much to spend, and why you need a schedule.

Why You Should Renovate

There are many reasons why you may renovate your kitchen. You need to figure out why you are remodeling before you start the project. Renovations can help to increase the value of your home. A new kitchen can be an attractive feature to potential buyers. You can renovate to help modernize your kitchen if it is old and outdated. Remodels can also help to improve the layout and function of your kitchen and help it meet your needs. A remodel may be necessary to improve a deteriorating kitchen in which case this will be the most beneficial remodel.

How Much to Spend

Setting a budget is important before you start your kitchen remodel. Setting your budget first will help you decide which parts of your kitchen remodel are must-haves and which components you can do without. You should not cut any corners, but you can make more moderate choices with materials for some of the features rather than going high-end. You should follow the 5 and 15 rule meaning that to increase the value of your home you should spend around 5 percent of the home’s value at least and you should not exceed 15 percent. Even small kitchen remodels can deliver a 60 or 80% ROI.

Why You Need a Schedule

You need a schedule and a plan when it comes to your kitchen remodel. There are many components, so it is important to keep track of all the moving parts. Setting a schedule will help you know when to demolish your kitchen. Your schedule can include a rough estimate of when supplies will get here, when to demolish, and when you need contractors to do things like plumbing and electricity. Scheduling plumbers, electricians and other contractors in advance is important, and makes it more important to stick to your schedule so you can be ready for each contractor when they come.

While renovations cost time and money, they are worthwhile. Your kitchen renovations can improve your home. Before starting your remodel, you should know why you should renovate, how much to spend, and why you need a schedule.

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