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February 19, 2009 at 02:20PM
Hi jossyplana, sounds like you've got a lot of things planned!
Have you thought about painting your cabinets and/or changing the handles? Depending on how much time you have or how thorough a job you want to do, you could take the hinges off the cabinets and paint the frame and the complete door (front and back). You'll need to prep everything you paint before you actually paint it. You should talk to someone in the paint department who can show you which paint, primer, brushes, etc. you should use.
Sometimes just painting the cabinets makes a big change in the kitchen. But if you need to change your counter-tops, there are so many different kinds of materials out there. To get a good estimate of the cost, you need to measure how much space will need to be replaced. The materials are usually priced at a per linear foot cost.
Guess what else you'll want to change when you start this project? Your sink and faucet and appliances! But maybe it's unnecessary?
As for appliances, Sears.com has some great sales and more innovative products than ever before. Make sure to stop into a local Sears store to see what's available for your space. Or you can check out appliances online at Sears online.
Replacing a bathtub is a big project. I'm not sure how much more expensive it is to replace the tub vs. using a shower and tub liner system.
Hope this helps!
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