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Remodel Kitchen Cabinets

Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project

February 2011

Homeowners have many important questions about their Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?

Costs, materials and best practices for the example Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.

Use the following information to understand your options, make good decisions and get quality work at a fair price.

Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling - Project Overview

The approximate costs and value of a typical Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project are summarized below. Use higher estimates for larger metropolitan areas and the lower estimates where home prices are below the national average. Adjust costs for substitutions or refinements in the last section. For size differences of up to 25%, scale total costs in direct proportion to the size of your project. Use the adjusted costs as a basis for setting a material budget and for comparing contractor bids (if you choose to have a professional perform the work).

Project description	Remodel kitchen cabinets. Options include removal of existing finish, modernize or replace doors and drawers, update hardware, and reface cabinet cases.
Project size	10 linear feet of cabinet face
Material and labor cost	$437 - $509
Material cost	$41 - $47
Do-it-yourself assessment	The typical Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home.
First year Return on Investment - ROI	Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost.
Long term Return on Investment - ROI	Returns will be impacted by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project can return as much as 67% - 78% of its initial cost
Green rating	Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials.

Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling - Proven Ideas and Project Tips

Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project plan.

For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
To keep Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling costs low, do not move walls or relocate plumbing fixtures or electrical boxes
For best resale value, select a taste neutral design for your Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling
For best resale value, select components, appliances, finishes and fixtures of comparable quality

Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling - Project Plan and Details

The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project. Click any Task name for a complete written specifications, FAQs and quality checklist for the task - this essential information will help you control Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling project cost and quality.

Task

Service Provider

Duration

Do-it-yourself difficulty

Target cost

Develop Project Budget

General Contractor

2 to 15 d

Level 2 - Challenging

$140 - $234

Specify Materials

Interior Designer