We all dream of kitchen remodeling, but cost estimates can sometimes scare us away. You hear people talking about a $40,000 kitchen remodel and it sounds out of reach. Wait a minute. Does it have to cost that much? Not really. You just need to set priorities, according to Marketwatch.com. Kitchen Remodeling Show Highlights Among the cost saving suggestions from folks at the recent National Kitchen and Bath Industry Show ...

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Fixing and flipping property used to be hailed as the get rich quick plan for real estate investors. For some it worked and for some it didn't. Now that the housing market is improving, you might be eyeing a house with a steep discount and planning to do some remodeling. Can you fix and flip it? According to the Home Buying Institute, research is the key. Remodeling Savvy Needed! The ...

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We all like to save money when remodeling, but is there a point when being frugal can hurt your home value? It can when it involves cutting corners on products you use every day or that are key to your décor. Just ask anyone who tried to save by downgrading to a smaller refrigerator or a lower quality kitchen cabinet. Those are products you use every day and if they ...

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Can a laundry room boost your home value? Well…perhaps not as quickly as a kitchen, but the right one can certainly make those chores a little easier. Whether you're shopping for a house or perusing the remodeling options, stop to consider how the laundry room has changed. (One hint: it's no longer in the musty basement!) You may be surprised to find fancy cabinets and countertops, a center island for ...

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