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DIY Kitchen Renovations

Even a basic kitchen renovation can horrifyingly expensive. Do plenty of research, be ruthlessly practical, get your hands dirty and you may not only survive the experience but end up with a beautiful new kitchen.

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It’s hard to beat the wow factor of a swish new kitchen, but nothing takes the gloss off those dazzling glass splashbacks and shiny new appliances like the shock of a heart-stopping bill.

Renovating a kitchen can be horribly expensive, with $30,000-plus price tags not unusual, especially if you leave it entirely in the hands of professionals.

Like most things in life, the way to slash costs is to take on a lot of the hard slog yourself.

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Small Renovations – Affordable Upgrades May Suffice

It’s a reality of our fragile economy: Many homeowners who dream of the perfect kitchen or master bath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favor of more limited changes.

But which small projects are worth it if you’re going to remodel within just a few years?

Choose projects that offer big change at little cost, or that serve as first steps toward eventual full-scale renovation, says Sabrina Soto, host of HGTV’s new series The High Low Project.

Large surfaces

Experts suggests making changes to the biggest surfaces in a room, such as countertops or floors. Old laminate countertops can now be painted for less than $50, he says, and the results look surprisingly good. Using a type of paint sold in a kit (one found at Gianigranite.com), homeowners can paint over the old countertop and then seal it with a coating that mimics the look and solid feel of laminate.

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