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2 • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • HOUSE TO HOME
To remodel or not remodel your kitchen — that is the question
Ishman
Landscaping and Excavation Services, LLC
Offering a wide range of
landscaping services:
William A. Ishman, Owner
P: (724) 354-4121 C: (724) 919-7249 F: (724) 354-2468
e-mail: dai4@windstream.net
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Plan ahead for those
Fall Projects
don’t wait, schedule
yours today!
• Fall Projects
• Yard Cleanups
• Tilling
• Brush Hogging
• Utility Lines
• Septic Systems
• Excavation And New
Construction Site
Work
• Reclamation Work/
Seeding and Mulching
Remodeling a kitchen adds value
to a home. Remodeling Magazine’s
“Cost vs. Value Report”
indicates mid-range kitchen remodels
cost about $66,000, and
homeowners can expect to recover
about 60 to 80 percent of that
cost at resale.
Homeowners may wonder if remodeling
their kitchens is worth
the investment. Homeowners
should not just consider cost, but
also the current conditions of
their kitchens when deciding if
a renovation project is the right
move to make. These signs indicate
it may be time to renovate
a kitchen.
Breakers are triggered: If
the lights go dark from a tripped
circuit breaker every time you try
to microwave and run the toaster
oven at the same time, your wiring
is likely not up to the task of
handling the workload and could
be out of date. A kitchen remodel
will assess wiring load needs
and an electric overhaul may be
necessary.
Lack of storage: One of the
biggest hassles homeowners encounter
in their kitchens is a lack
of storage space. If making a meal
involves a Jenga-like stacking and
rearranging of kitchen tools, or
if an avalanche occurs whenever
you search for an item, you might
need more storage. A carefully
planned redesign can achieve
this, even in a smaller kitchen.
Outdated appliances: Even
if your appliances are not avocado
green or mustard yellow
relics of the 1970s, they might still
need to be replaced. According to
CRD Design, appliances are only
expected to last around 10 to 15
years. If appliances have become
unsafe or energy hogs, it could be
time for a remodel.
Family is expanding (or
shrinking): Kitchens often are
the heart of a home. They need to
meet the needs of the family that
resides in that home. A remodel
can add space as needed. On the
flip side, when a couple becomes
empty nesters, kitchens can be redesigned
and downsized to reflect
their new needs and desires, such
as the addition of a wine chiller
or espresso station.
Poor lighting: Task lighting is
essential in a kitchen, but older
homes may not be equipped with
lighting where it’s most needed.
A carefully designed remodel can
improve lighting with under-cabinet
lights, pendants, overhead
lighting and even natural light
to make the space attractive and
more functional.
Frequent run-ins: The notion
that you can have too many cooks
in the kitchen refers to having too
many people trying to pitch in or
offer their opinions. However, it
also can apply to when too many
people are gathering in a small
space. Redesigning a kitchen can
improve the efficiency of a space
and make the room feel larger.
Aesthetic appeal: Many kitchen
remodels have been inspired
by unsightly kitchens. Cosmetic
changes can lead to big improvements.
by METRO CREATIVE
METRO CREATIVE
Homeowners spend an average of $66,000 on a kitchen renovation and can expect to recover 60 to 80 percent of
that cost in resale of the home.