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Fix up your kitchen on a budget; these small upgrades make a big difference.

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Tim Carter, of http://AsktheBuilder.com, shows off his old kitchen, the demolition of the old kitchen, his newly remodeled kitchen, and all the great new amenities.

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A time lapse of a start (rip out) to finish (hurrah) kitchen remodeling. All in 60 seconds. The kitchen was designed and remodeled by Advance Design in Gilberts, IL.

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Toologics Editor Jude Herr and her Father are at it again. Today they are starting to hang the Kitchen Cabinets. They will show you how to find the studs and mark the cabinets. Also to grab the tools they used, both the cordless drill and driver are included in the Makita lct200w which is available at toolking.com.

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Kitchen remodeling can bring new life into a home if done correctly. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shares some kitchen remodeling ideas and tips to help you get the kitchen of your dreams.

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Home repair, kitchen renovation and improvement is a process you may not be familiar with until it becomes time to tackle a project on your home.  All homeowners at some point will need to have some type of work done.  Finding the right contractor to renovate your kitchen can be stressful, challenging and sometimes a very pricey experience.

Home improvement fraud ranks as one of the top 5 complaints with the Attorney General's Office year after year. Just being informed can protect you or people you know from being conned by a contractor.  Asking the contractor the "right" questions gives you a piece of mind that is priceless.

There's a lot to learn about which products to use and what procedures best meet your individual needs. Because of this lack of knowledge, homeowners can easily be taken advantage of by people calling themselves home improvement contractors. Therefore, it's absolutely vital to know that you can rely on the contractor you choose to give you good advice about those products and procedures that may be new to you. Being able to trust your contractor with your vision may not always prove easy.  The key is to find the right contractor for your  renovation from the beginning.  Determining the reliability, reputation and experience of the contractor may take some time but will be time well spent!

Hiring an unlicensed contractor is inadvisable.  When his bid comes under the others for your  renovation your thrilled, but when the work is done you discover mediocre materials and shabby workmanship.  Then of course the contractor is nowhere to be found and you discover why;unlicensed. You also discover you can be held reliable for on the job injuries or insurance.  Not complying with city or county codes and correcting problems are all your responsibility when not dealing with a licensed contractor.  You can even be held for his illegal acts.  Hiring an unlicensed contractor is risky business to say the least.

Licensed contractors however, are subject to laws designed to protect both you and your investment against empty  promises and careless construction.

In general, most contractors are competent, honest, hard-working, financially responsible, and licensed. First of all keep all your plans with accurate details for the contractor that will enable him to price out the work and cost. Always shop around and get at least three bids from licensed contractors.  Ask to see the contractors license and make sure the bids have his license number on it. Check their standing with the State license board before you sign the contract or allow work to begin.  Be sure to check the contractors references that you have gotten in writing.  Call the people and see if they were satisfied with the work or drive out and examine their work.  Get everything in writing with all changes to be signed by you.  Understand what your signing and make sure everything you have requested be in the contract. No rushing on the signing of the contract especially if you are not sure about something on the contract.

Make frequent inspections of your project and have a final walk through.  Pay directly to the contractor only.

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Is it time to upgrade your house with a kitchen remodel?  While professionals all agree that remodeling your kitchen can dramatically increase the sales value of your house, there are other considerations to ponder. 
     
First you should consider the overall condition of your house, and that of your kitchen.  Is your house a showplace, with beautiful rooms, except for the kitchen?  If all the rooms of your house are freshly painted and beautifully decorated, but you've been holding out on remodeling the kitchen for reasons of budget or time, you might want to think again.  The two rooms of the house which offer the most immediate rewards in terms of increased house value are the bathroom and the kitchen.  Most estimates put the value of a kitchen remodel at 80 to 90 percent.  That's a lot of potential value for your house, so it makes sense to remodel as soon as possible. 
     
Even if you aren't planning to move anytime soon, a kitchen remodel is a huge boon to your house for quality of living considerations alone.  Most families and couples spend an enormous amount of time in their kitchen.  Over and over again the kitchen is referred to as the heart of the house, because so many activities take place there-cooking, eating, homework, entertaining, to name only a few.  Why not make this high-traffic room the most inviting of the house?

     
If your appliances are out of date or prone to constant break-downs, it is a sign you might want to consider a kitchen remodel.  There are so many new energy-efficient models on the market, it makes good sense for your house budget to invest in these appliances.  You'll get more pleasure from using them, too.  If you find yourself going out to eat repeatedly during the course of any given week, it may also be time for some upgrades.  Not wanting to spend time in your house is a sure sign it needs some attention!  If a kitchen is awkwardly laid out or inefficient, it can certainly affect your desire to cook or entertain.  Who wants to invite guests to their house when it is difficult to cook a meal for them?
     
Another thing to consider is the needs of your family.  Additions to your brood may require additions to your house, and the kitchen is going to be one of the first spaces that will show the strain of over-use.  High traffic in a room wears it out more quickly.  Since the kitchen is one of the highest-traffic areas in the house, remodeling it with durable yet attractive materials simply makes good sense.  You'll enjoy the bright new improvements now and reap the benefit of added resale value when you are ready to move.
     
Even if you've not actively considered remodeling your kitchen, you might want to take a look at it.  The pleasure you will gain from your house and its increased value will make it worthwhile.  Start doing some research today and before you know it, you'll catch the excitement about remodeling.

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Creating a real tile mosaic on almost any surface top is easy. The first step would be to look in a tile shop and see what is available. Then decide on a pattern you want. There are many books, magazines and TV shows that give step by step instructions as well as design ideas.  After deciding a pattern or design, sketch your pattern on the surface you are going to tile over.  The first step is to prepare the surface making sure the tile will adhere. You do this by scoring the surface with a utility knife then coating the surface with a mixture of watered down white glue. Next you take tile cement, commonly known as thin set or mortar, and spread a thin coating over the surface. Place your tiles in the cement according to the pattern you drew. After the cement has set, (don't be in too big of a hurry) fill the gaps between the tiles with tile grout. Most people think grout is available only in white but if you look in a hardware store you'll find many different colors of grout available. You apply the grout by simply troweling it over all of the seams between the individual tiles.  Then wipe away the excess with a sponge.

Have you ever been in a cafe, restaurant or a friend's house for that fact, and admired the mosaic tile on the tabletops or walls? Well, it's not that hard to bring that look into your own home. Where's a good place to add a mosaic in your home? Kitchens and bathrooms are the obvious choices but end tables and patios have become favorites too.  Consider embellishing a coffee table purchased from an unfinished furniture store. This is a great little week-end project. All you have to do is add a coat of paint and then make a small mosaic on the tabletop using some different size tiles or even broken tile pieces. This same technique works equally well for a larger area like this as it does for a small accent table.
Before starting this project, there are some things you should do first to be prepared.

Take some time researching what you want to do before you start laying tiles down. There are tons of books on ceramic tiles at your bookstore or library. A recommendation is to just thumb through them to get some inspiration for your design. Once you have a basic idea of what you want to do, it's always a  good idea to draw a sketch of your design.

Then you will want to place the actual tiles on the countertop, starting from the center and working outwards, to make sure your pleased with your design. Once you have everything in place, take a magic marker and mark the tiles' location.
Before you cement the tiles in place, you have to prepare the tiles for the mosaic sections. How do you do that? This is where you can get some aggression out. Take a mix of tiles, wrap them in a towel and give them a whack. This is the simplest way to get the broken pieces of tile you'll need for the mosaic. For the border mosaics you are going to need some smaller pieces of tile. For the smaller pieces you use a tile nibbler to break off pieces the size you need. To cement the tiles in place, use mortar that you can buy at any tile store or home improvement store. You just trowel the mortar on about 1/8th inch thick. Then use the edge of the trowel to score the mortar. Then just put your tiles in place. For the mosaic sections you use the same process. Take the different pieces of tile and arrange them however you like. Try and keep the spaces between the tiles to 1/8th of an inch.

How do you finish the project? You have to grout the tiles after the mortar has set up or dried. Remember, tile grout is available in many colors, not just white. Next smear the grout over the top of the tiles filling in the seams. To clean the tiles, wipe off any excess grout with a sponge. Let it dry overnight and you're done so sit back and admire your work of art!

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Each year, thousands, if not millions, of homeowners make the decision to remodel their bathrooms. Are you looking to become one of those individuals?  A large number of homeowners are, but despite wanting to remodel their bathrooms, many do not end up doing so.  One of the reasons for that is because of uncertainty.  You and other homeowners just like yourself often wonder whether or not they could benefit from having their bathrooms remodeled. Of course, the final decision is yours to make, but you will find that you can benefit a number of different ways from having your bathroom remodeled.

One of the many benefits of bathroom remodeling is the possibility of an increased home value.  This bathroom remodeling benefit is one that is important, but it is also one that tends to go unnoticed. A large number of homeowners do not realize that by remodeling their bathrooms, the value of their homes could increase.  Although most bathroom remodeling projects do result in an increased home value, not all do. The increase in value, if there is any at all, will all depend on the type of bathroom remodeling that was done, as well as the quality of the remodeling.  That is why it may be a good idea to have a professional remodel your bathroom for you. 

Another one of the many reasons why you should make the decision to remodel your bathroom is because what a bathroom remodeling project can do for you.  If you are even thinking about having your bathroom remodeled, there is a good chance that you are unhappy with the current state of your bathroom. Since the bathroom is often considered one of the most used rooms in a home, you will likely be spending a fairly large amount of time in there.  When you are in your bathroom, it is important that you feel pride, not disgust.  That is why if you are unhappy with the way that your bathroom looks or the way that it makes you feel, you may want to think about starting a bathroom remodeling project soon.

In addition to how a bathroom remodeling project will make you feel, it is also important to examine what it can do for your home.  Aside from increasing the value of your home, a bathroom remodeling project will likely increase the appearance of your home.  This appearance will not only be noticed by you, but it may also be noticed by your guests.  An attractive home or at least an attractive bathroom may help to make your home feel more welcoming and inviting.  In fact, once you have your bathroom remodeled, there is a good chance that you may be more willing to invite your friends or relatives into your home, whether it be for a party or just a small social call.

As you can see, there are a number of different reasons why you should want to remodel your bathroom, or at least think about doing so.  What is even more amazing is that the above mentioned reasons are just a few of the reasons why a bathroom remodeling project may be just what you need.  In fact, there are not only a large number of reasons why you should remodel your bathroom, but there are also a large number of benefits too.  That is why it is, at least, advised that you sit down and think about remodeling your bathroom. After a close examination, there is a good chance that you would like to get started right away.

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