Spruce Up Your Kitchen
Posted by Craig Pilgrim on 29 October 2009
Here’s another post taken from my ‘News You Can Use’ Preferred Client publication. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Home is where the heart is, and everyone knows the heart of a home is the kitchen. It should come as no surprise the kitchen is one of the most important considerations prospective buyers have in mind when evaluating a new home.
Lighten Up Older homes frequently suffer from low-light conditions, outdated or just plain ugly light fixtures, and power-hungry appliances. Replace unappealing bulbs and fixtures with energy-efficient bulbs and modern fixtures for an instant update that looks great and saves money. Invest in up-to-date appliances that improve performance and save money with energy-efficient settings, antibacterial wash modes, and enhanced water filtration.
Counter-Offer Replacing countertops and re-facing cabinets can be a relatively low-cost (compared to a complete kitchen overhaul) way to update your kitchen. If you don’t want to go that far, many hardwood cabinets can be easily restored with a coat of paint or a quick clean and varnish. Combine this with new countertops and you can achieve a totally refreshed appearance without the high price of a total kitchen renovation. Add some stylish knobs, pulls, and hinges to complete the look.
Don’t Throw Money Down The Drain Here’s a quick and easy do-it-yourself job that just about anyone can tackle. Replace that outdated and worn-out faucet with a shiny new fixture to instantly update your kitchen. It takes very little time, ensures a sleek new look, and eliminates drips, leaks, and other water-wasting problems.
Can You See Me Now? You shouldn’t be able to see your reflection staring back at you while you’re standing in your kitchen on a bright sunny day; that is unless of course you have tinted windows. Cleaning the inside and outside of your windows will let the natural light pour into your kitchen while improving the overall cleanliness and appearance of the room. Don’t forget to clean out the tracks and sills and vacuum the screens while you’re at it.
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