Get Back In Your Kitchen in No Time with Cabinet Refacing
by Sue Booth
Home Improvement Ideas Columnist
Kitchen remodeling can uproot your daily routine and become an incredible burden to your lifestyle. Many homeowners dread the idea of any kind of home renovation because of the hassle, cost, and time involved. Kitchen cabinet refacing is a great alternative to an expensive and time-consuming kitchen remodeling project.
Kitchen Interruped
Renovation takes time, plain and simple. Remodeling can "disrupt just about every routine you have, including some you're not aware of," says David Hollies, president of a contractor referral service. As a homeowner, you'll have to surrender some degree of control over your life to allow your kitchen to be remodeled. Some homeowners have had terrible experiences with kitchen remodeling because projects take too long, cost too much, and disrupt the quality of their lives. Many major renovations can leave your kitchen unusable for as long as six weeks.
Renew Your Kitchen in Record Time
You may just want to spruce up or change the look of your kitchen, and if your cabinets are in decent condition, cabinet refacing is all that may be required. Cabinet refacing is an ideal alternative to buying new cabinets because your existing cabinets are already installed, leveled, finished, and operational. Kitchen cabinet contractors can affix laminate or wood veneers onto existing cabinet surfaces, creating a new look for your cabinets.
In a week's time, the Rothenberg family in California had their kitchen cabinets refaced and their kitchen renewed, reported the Palo Alto Weekly. "A week is the average time it takes for a kitchen cabinet refacing project. In some cases, it can even be completed sooner!"
By refacing instead of replacing your kitchen cabinets, you can completely change the look of your kitchen in much less time than if you were to do a total renovation. Another motivator for refacing versus replacing cabinets is cost. You can reface a good-sized kitchen with about $12,000, whereas a total remodel would come closer to $30,000-$40,000.
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About the Author
Sue Booth is a freelance writer and a former product analyst for Good Housekeeping magazine. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
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