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How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen? 0:00:09.949,0:00:12.129 Why does it cost so much? 0:00:12.129,0:00:15.099 How do I keep costs under control? 0:00:15.099,0:00:17.740 These are three of the most common questions I hear when talking to 0:00:17.740,0:00:20.299 homeowners about kitchen remodeling. 0:00:20.299,0:00:22.839 How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen? 0:00:22.839,0:00:25.499 It could be as little as two thousand dollars or as much as one hundred 0:00:25.499,0:00:26.660 thousand. 0:00:26.660,0:00:29.480 The cost drivers are the overall size of the project 0:00:29.480,0:00:33.810 the type and of quality of the cabinets, appliances, countertop and flooring 0:00:33.810,0:00:37.020 and the designs overall and the details. 0:00:37.020,0:00:39.940 The kitchen renovation cost calculator on our site 0:00:39.940,0:00:41.680 can give you an estimate 0:00:41.680,0:00:44.960 instantly to the cost but it is just a rough estimate. 0:00:44.960,0:00:48.470 To get a more accurate estimate you need to have the design finished and a good 0:00:48.470,0:00:54.400 idea about what particular appliances, countertop et cetera you want. 0:00:54.400,0:00:58.300 Here are three tips to keep costs under control... 0:00:58.300,0:01:00.290 Investigate cabinet options... 0:01:00.290,0:01:04.590 Custom cabinets are great but they do come at a price. Standard factory built 0:01:04.590,0:01:08.930 cabinets may be very good quality and may cost less than custom cabinets. 0:01:08.930,0:01:12.980 So shop around to figure out what price and level of quality works for you. 0:01:12.980,0:01:17.070 You may find cabinets you want at a discount. 0:01:17.070,0:01:20.640 Appliances are also a big chunk of the kitchen remodeling budget. 0:01:20.640,0:01:24.590 First question is... do you need new appliances now? 0:01:24.590,0:01:28.830 Appliances are generally easy to replace so maybe stay with the ugly avocado 0:01:28.830, 0:01:32.950 green oven for a few years and get the rest of the kitchen done. 0:01:32.950,0:01:36.320 When the old appliance breaks or you can't stand it anymore you can buy a 0:01:36.320,0:01:37.829 nice new one. 0:01:37.829,0:01:40.880 Hanging on to those old appliances that still work can be the 0:01:40.880,0:01:43.360 environmentally friendly thing to do 0:01:43.360,0:01:47.409 unless, of course, the old appliances use more energy than the new ones! 0:01:47.409,0:01:51.310 Sometimes it can be complicated being green. 0:01:51.310,0:01:55.159 Finallyů shop around for the right person to do the job for you. 0:01:55.159,0:01:58.860 While there is a strong correlation between quality and price for cabinets 0:01:58.860,0:02:00.690 appliances and countertops, 0:02:00.690,0:02:03.400 the correlation isn't as clear with people. 0:02:03.400,0:02:07.630 Some contractors charge high prices to pay for their marketing and advertising 0:02:07.630,0:02:10.039 then hire workers who are not craftsmen. 0:02:10.039,0:02:12.529 Other contractors may drive a pickup truck, 0:02:12.529,0:02:17.209 not have an office and don't spend a penny on advertising yet do fantastic quality 0:02:17.209,0:02:18.109 work. 0:02:18.109,0:02:21.189 You need to interview many contractors before you select one 0:02:21.189,0:02:24.459 Check their references and trust your instincts to get a great contractor to 0:02:24.459,0:02:26.319 work for you at a great price!