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Kitchen Remodeling Ideas and Tips: Before You Call a Professional

August 21, 2011 by  
Filed under Decorating & Remodeling

bit.ly ► Nadia’s kitchen remodeling tips – what to do before you call a professional ○ Doing your Homework – Make a budget – Define your priorities – Ask around – Research online – Know your restrictions ○ Being Thorough with Contractors – Be upfront with your expectations – Contact your local Better Business Bureau to make sure your contractor hasn’t had complaints – Create a list of questions and makes sure your contractor can answer them – Read the fine print – Learn about permits to double check your contractor More Tips ○ Decide how much help you need/want There are different types of kitchen remolding professionals to choose from based on the needs you’ll have: designers, contractors, electricians, plumbers and installers. A big part of deciding what pros you’ll need is based off of how much you’re comfortable doing on your own and how much help you can afford. ○ Define your priorities You have to do your homework to determine what your likes and dislikes are and define your priorities. You want a restaurant grade oven and refrigerator but you also need to hire a plumber and an electrician. Knowing where your priorities are can help you decide where to best spend your budget and where you can comprise when you need to hire a pro. ○ Use kitchen design software to save money and find the right professionals Using a design program, such as Homestyler, allows you to visualize your kitchen remodeling ideas before buying a thing. In addition, you’ll determine the

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23 Responses to “Kitchen Remodeling Ideas and Tips: Before You Call a Professional”
  1. kyb91511 says:

    This could help many people, sir.

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  6. markfuller042 says:

    I’ve got so much ideas about how to design my kitchen. Good thing I have watched this video before I called a professional to do job with my home’s interior design. Thank you so much for sharing this video, it’s so helpful.

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  8. HowdiniGuru says:

    @bluedevil497 Thank you!

  9. bluedevil497 says:

    simply great..:)

  10. HowdiniGuru says:

    @pooldige You’re welcome!!! :)

  11. pooldige says:

    Thank you for the tips!!!!!

  12. kevico2 says:

    @HowdiniGuru I’m glad that you’re not offended and that you’ll accept positive or negative feedbacks/comments. Do you have any designs with bars? I love grapes and wine bottles/glasses arts sketches etc… Thank you for posting!

  13. HowdiniGuru says:

    @lindavero4 Thanks! :)

  14. HowdiniGuru says:

    @SkreetGil It’s not for everyone – thanks for your comment! :)

  15. HowdiniGuru says:

    @JoanJoan1997 Right there with you Joan

  16. HowdiniGuru says:

    @ajhersi Your welcome!

  17. HowdiniGuru says:

    @kevico2 Thanks for the feedback :)

  18. lindavero4 says:

    i like the color of the kitchen

  19. SkreetGil says:

    The hanging fish mosaic is just bad.

  20. JoanJoan1997 says:

    Our kitchen is so small, I wish we had a bigger kitchen. Ours is like a walk in closet.

  21. ajhersi says:

    thanks again howdiniguru, the homestyler is pretty neat and helpful :)

  22. kevico2 says:

    Uggghh, I don’t like the “hanging dead fish” design in the background!

  23. HowdiniGuru says:

    Remember Homestyler is free – have fun with designing your dream kitchen! Check out the link in the description.

    Thanks for watching!

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