Should I remodel this home
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Diane
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Comments (0)I want to remodel 2 outdated 1980’s style bathrooms in my 1450 sq. Ft. Ranch house. They are both small (8x8 )and the tax value of my house is about $250,000. I want to replace the fiberglass alcove shower in the master with a curbless walk-in shower. I’ve gotten 2 estimates so far from general contractors who are Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS certified). They are running in the $25000 range (per bathroom). I want to be sure I get good quality on the shower installation as I am worried about leaking. But other than making sure grab bars are installed along with comfort height height toilet and vanity and slip resistant flooring is it worth it to use someone with CAPS certification? Thanks!...See MoreShould I buy this house for the kitchen remodel I want?
Comments (29)Thanks about my mini fridge idea. We have had many years of living in a house with 5 or 6 folks and those drinks - milk - pop - juice - beer .. take up way to much valuable space. We are currently 5 with the main fridge and a mini. No room nor need for two fridges here with this. I would not write this off until you !get a handle on the costs! and I do not recall your dilemma with current and all that and I admit not going to dig. It sounds like you got cabinet cost GOOD start. SO. People will tell you such and such will be so much. Well that depends on a bunch of factors. Are you ok with doing a kitchen for YOU? Ok with not so expensive finishes to get into the area/house you want but with more function? So not stone but maybe butcher or laminate counters. Do a not too expensive floating vinyl plank floor (easy to replace and demo). backsplash wall - well folks have had painted gloss walls for years or try removable wallpaper- again really easy to change to tile or repaint when you can do it. Can you do some work yourselves? Want a contractor? We had our contractor walk through two of our homes before we bought so we had a good idea what it would cost to do the changes and negotiate. Act as your own contractor? Bring trades in to say how much another sink would cost, update electric, lay down a new floor. We did not have a contractor for three of our kitchen remodels. We hired trades. Rent a dumpster and do demo as a family. Borrow and rent tools to help with that. Save money by NOT removing /cutting down walls nor replacing any working appliance. If no need to go down to studs then don't. If worried about pinch at fridge well--- maybe move that into the breakfast room space. Is it a pantry now? If so is it wide and tall enough (add electric and a water line if you like ice). Yes it is outside the main area but then a fridge should not be in the middle of the action - sinks are. Do the mini fridge with a small drawer cabinet next to it in the space. Remove the overhang on the family side at least. So I would highly encourage you to find what is the min. thing that is acceptable, get that priced and work from there (too much than non starter but if less - do more bells and whistles). It can be time consuming and frustrating but also enlightening ... if you pass on this you might visit other homes that need some of the same work. At least you have some idea based on your standards/goals. OH- Has anyone even tried to get a contract on the house? Some folks might have gone in and said yes I would buy it but knock off x due to the kitchen based on "industry or average costs in this area" BUT not YOUR numbers. Yours might be more palatable to the seller. Just saying....See MoreI screwed up my kitchen remodel. should I fix or move forward?
Comments (6)the cabinets have plywood backs yes. Blocking may not be needed but it will make it easier and not all of my cabinets land on a stud so blocking is necessary. I wouldn't remove it becuase I just installed it. lol In my area, at least, you do not need nail plates when the wiring is centered in the stuff....See MoreDiane
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