When cabinets do arrive at your doorstep, ensure that they match list of materials generated by Kitchen Designer. Again, this will help ensure that no delays or unexpected costs arise during actual remodeling process.

Cabinets: Out with Old and In with New

Once cabinets arrive, cabinet installers will remove existing cabinets and countertops, unless homeowners decide to do this themselves, and install new cabinets. If new flooring is planned, I would suggest installing flooring between removing old cabinets and installing new ones, as this will save time and money. In addition, particularly with Linoleum, you will get a better end product, as Linoleum will be unable to lift-up over time, if material goes under cabinets. If new flooring does get installed prior to cabinet and countertop installation, additional care will be needed to ensure floors are not damage during this process.

Installing Countertops

After new cabinets have been installed, measuring and templating for new countertops will be required if Silestone, Granite or Corian are to be used. This task should be planned in advance so that it can be performed same day cabinets are installed. This will help to reduce disruption time. Once templating has been completed, expect several days to a week for countertops to actually be cut and installed. During this interval Kitchen Design Center should install a temporary countertop and faucet so that your kitchen remains operational.

Though remodeling a kitchen can be a huge disruption to homeowner, finished product will quickly erase brief inconvenience. Between its new and contemporary look and features, and knowledge of making a sound investment, homeowner will swiftly forget about disruption as they fully enjoy their new kitchen.

Me_Donovan@comcast.net www.homeadditionplus.com

Over the past 20+ years Mr. Donovan has been involved with building homes and home additions. Mr. Donovan's formal education & profession have been as an Electrical Engineer & Marketing Manager.

Clean: The house needs to be absolutely sparkling clean. This includes washing windows inside and out, shining kitchen sink, dusting baseboards, bleaching grout around tiles. It also needs to smell clean and fresh. The house can not smell of animals or cooking. Do not have daily housekeeping supplies visible to potential buyers. This includes laundry baskets and dish drainers - nothing to remind people that there will be work to do in this house. You want to meet their psychological need of living in an easy, carefree house.

Reduce: This area of staging® is most over looked area by do-it-yourself home seller. All closets of any kind - (foyer closets, master bedroom closets, linen closet, pantry etc) must only be half full. And that does really mean only ½ full. Also consider taking out extra living room chair or extra dresser in bedroom. Pack up items you can do without for next couple months. You want to show that house has lots of space and room to grow. This meets needs of good value for money.

These three simple but effective decorating techniques can help you market and sell you home for what it is worth.