I am frequently asked by clients whether they will get back the money they put into remodeling during resale.  

In 2005, during the height of the housing boom, you could recoup 90% to 100% of your cost for many home improvement activities. And in hot areas – such as Washington, DC where I practice – you could recoup more than 100% of your cost on kitchen and bath remodeling as well as many outdoor rooms. Today the picture is quite different; the national averages show few home improvements return more than 80% of their cost and most return between 60-70%.  Read More. . .   

Confused abut what type of sink to get?  There are a wide variety of materials and styles.  Learn the pros and cons of different sink materials

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I’ve remodeled a lot of kitchens – for my clients and for myself. Here are some of the areas that are sometimes overlooked but that make a big difference in the efficiency of your remodeled kitchen.

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This is a case study of how compromising on just a few items can cut your remodeling costs enough to still get the kitchen of your dreams but within your budget.  In this kitchen we cut costs by $20,000 -- reducing the budget from $85,000 to $65,000.

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