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9 Things to Check Carefully when House Hunting
Look Out for Potential Problems: 9 Things to Check Carefully when House Hunting
Written by: Lankarge/Nahorney for Top Producer
Checklist
1. Kitchen
The most expensive room in the house to remodel is the kitchen. The average kitchen remodel will set you back about $20,000. You'll want to carefully examine the following.
- Cabinets: painted or stained, solid wood or particle board? Know what you're buying. Inexpensive cabinets can easily cost $4,000 for a small kitchen, and that's not including installation.
- Counters: laminate or solid surface? Laminates tend to stain and chip easily. Solid surface counters are more durable. But do you like the color?
- Floor: tile, laminate, or wood? Laminate is the least expensive and is most commonly found it kitchens. Tile is the...