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TIME FOR A KITCHEN UPGRADE?
Is it time to remodel your kitchen? Before you make any remodeling plans, assess your kitchen’s condition. Make a checklist of major and minor problems as well as features you like and dislike. Consider the following concerns:
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Space – Are you satisfied with the counter, cabinet and floor space? Is the refrigerator position or counter shape interfering with the room’s usefulness?
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Traffic flow – If you enjoy entertaining while you cook, you may want an open work space for more social interaction with your guests. If there’s more than one cook in the household, you may consider expanding the counter work space.
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Efficiency – Outdated appliances may be wasting energy and costing you money. Purchasing newer, quieter, energy-efficient appliances may save you money in the long run.
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Children – With a growing family, you may need to create a larger eating area or lower cabinets for easier access to canned goods.
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Location and design – Are you satisfied with the way your kitchen is laid out? Do you want to add a deck outside your kitchen, or bring more sunlight into the room? Is the kitchen too close to the bathroom? If so, you might want to create a hallway or a different entrance to the bathroom.
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