Recession-Conscious Kitchen Remodeling Tips

If the economy's dire straits have your kitchenyour cabinets to get a new look without having to
remodeling dreams on the backburner, maybe it'sdemolish and install costly new units." A reputable
time to move them front and forward again. Whileonline kitchen remodeling showcase will point
the recession may alter the way you go abouthomeowners to assembled kitchen cabinet collections
remodeling your kitchen, it doesn't mean you have tothat utilize the latest construction, along with superior
put the brakes on the idea altogether. The Albanystandard materials to afford them high-quality, fully
Times Union recently ran an article outlining five tipsassembled products at exceptional prices.
for kitchen remodels that "look good and make3. Stainless steel appliances might seem like an
'cents.'" Each of them affords homeowners the lookuntouchable luxury in the face of a recession, but the
and feel of a totally remodeled kitchen withoutnewspaper points out, "Skip high-end manufacturers
pushing their already precarious cash situation overand go to cost-conscious labels that still perform well."
the edge. What were the newspaper's suggestions?With its century-long tradition of bringing innovative
1. Where do most kitchen remodeling projects begintechnology to the world, GE manufactures timeless
and end. With the countertops, of course. And ifappliances with up-to-date features at a variety of
money were no object, what material would theprice points. No matter the insignia the homeowner
average homeowner want his or her kitchenchooses, he or she can rest assured of exceptional
countertops to be constructed of? That would beperformance for a better, easier life.
granite. Because countertops have an enormous4. Hardwood flooring is the envy of many a
impact on the look and feel of your kitchen, yourhomeowner and it tops the flooring material kitchen
remodeling dreams will want to go for broke. You,remodelers most covet. Fortunately, one can get the
however, probably won't. Granite Certified by DuPontlook and feel of hardwood without the associated
affords homeowners the beauty of natural stone atprice tag with wood laminate flooring. The kitchen
an affordable price range. All of the company'sremodeling tip article stresses, "Wood laminate
granite is carefully selected and comes with theflooring gives the look of an expensive wood surface
DuPont limited warranty. To see all thewith lower cost and easier cleanup." Armstrong Grand
budget-friendly countertop options DuPont has toIllusions™ Premium Laminate floors offer the
offer, visit an online remodeling center that partnerssplendor of exotic hardwoods from far away places
with the world's leading manufacturers. And to cutwith the performance of laminate.
costs even further, the article recommends, "Look5. Sometimes kitchen remodel cost-cutting efforts lie
for thinner widths without beveled edges."in the hidden details. Energy star ratings provide
2. The major focal point-and expense-of most"energy savings on appliances. They may be a little
kitchen remodels is the cabinets. The Albany Timesmore expensive today, but they will save you more
Union suggests that homeowners "shop for stockon energy bills down the road," the newspaper
items or semi-custom cabinets that rival customassures.
craftsmanship. For real savings, consider re-facing