How much should you spend on a Kansas City home remodel project?  It is important to look at some key factors that will help you make this decision.

Determine the areas of your home that need the most improvement

To get the most bang for your buck, you can focus on simple, yet long lasting repairs that will give you the highest returns when you sell your house.  The rooms that give the best bang for the buck are often bathrooms and the kitchen.  Newly renovated cooking areas, countertops and cabinets will attract the homebuyers and add credibility to a higher asking price than the comps.

Consider home values in the neighborhood

Most home buyers will typically pay more for homes that are move-in ready, but typically not more than fair market value.  So be sure that you don’t over do it with your remodeling compared to homes in your neighborhood.

Determine how much it will cost

You should get estimates from 2 or 3 reputable remodeling contractors in Kansas City.  Always add about 10 percent to cover changes that you will inevitably make along the way so that you have a more accurate price.

Have your house inspected before you start

It is important to have the inspector look at things like the heating and air system, and do complete termite inspection.  Before you spend money on remodeling, it is always a good idea to make sure you don’t have anything major wrong structurally or otherwise with your home.

Consult your real estate agent

Your agent will be able to give you “comps” from your neighborhood.  In other words what have comparable homes sold for that are near yours.  Discuss the improvements you plan to make and share the anticipated cost with them to get thier professional advice on your ideas.

Before you start any major renovation on your house, try to determine if it makes sense to your wallet and time investment required.  A well thought out plan will pay off when it comes time to sell!

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Kansas City Kitchen Floor Options - Bamboo

Not so long ago you basically had two choices when it came time to select flooring for your kitchen.  But today the kitchen flooring options are vast, in fact in can be a bit overwhelming!

First and foremost, it is important to not select your kitchen floor material on looks alone.  Remember the use of your kitchen, most of the time spent in the kitchen is on your feet – and the choice of material you will be standing on can make it pleasurable or tiresome.

I would recommend that you narrow down your options then take a stroll thru the local flooring store in Kansas City.  Don’t be afraid to kick your shoes off and give the different floor options a spin in your sock feet!

Here are a few of the various options for your new Kansas City kitchen floor:

Wood
This is no doubt one of the most popular choices today.  Wood is warm to your feet, easy on the legs and is one of the quietest flooring options for your kitchen.  If your worried about scratches, just remember that you can always refinish it down the road.

Laminate
If you want the look of a wood floor, but would rather not have to deal with scratches, careful care and refinishing – the new laminate wood floors are appealing.  The downside is that these systems seem to lack the warmth that you typically associate with wood, and some people find it noisy.

Ceramic Tile
There are many options when it comes to designing a floor for your cooking space.  While tile may be easy to keep clean, the grout between the tile is another story.  I would recommend keeping the grout color as dark as possible to avoid a difficult cleaning chore.  Tile is hard on your legs, and can be very noisy in a large kitchen.

Vinyl
If your on a budget for your remodel, vinyl is hard to beat.  Either the vinyl sheet goods or peel and stick tiles come in an endless array of colors.  The biggest drawback to vinyl flooring is that sometimes the edges can curl.

Green Options
It is no secret that the “green movement” is here to stay – and you even how green choices for your kitchen flooring!  Some of the most popular “green” choices are linoleum (yes the stuff popular in the 50’s) and bamboo.

Of course, as with anything, there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of flooring.  You must weigh the pluses and minues and make your selection that best fits your desires.

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