Budget-Wise Kitchen Renovations

Kitchen Remodeling

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Kitchen remodeling, especially a large scale one requires professional services such as a contractor.

Carrying it out single-handedly may just result into a financial disaster and hassle that could have been prevented if professionals have handled it.

Kitchen renovations can remain within the budget as long as there is a mindful and realistic planning on the remodeling goals vis-à-vis financial considerations of the project. National Ready Mix Concrete Association

The website Domain.com.au for instance gave homeowners an idea on what a $20,000.00 budget can do.

“A $20,000 budget lets you design a custom kitchen with stone benchtops. However, Preston says it’s still important to take care with your budget. Her tip is to remember that doors are more expensive than drawers. ‘Where we live and how we live is fundamental to our wellbeing and, as a separate idea, our kitchens are probably one of the most used and abused areas, so I think it’s really worth investing the time to research and plan your kitchen well.’”

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Know the limits

What else can be done to stay within the budget? Concrete

My Domaine answered that question. “Small changes such as a new faucet, a fresh dinnerware set, or window treatments can alter the vibe of your kitchen in a big way. It’s always best to see these types of additions in person so you can feel their texture and see how they look offline. When considering appliances, however, it’s best to research first online.”

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The Sommervilles Showroom meantime shared what can be done with a $20,000 budget.

“Consider bigger interior design changes. Installing a kitchen’s worth of brand-new cabinetry is spendy, so Myers suggests focusing on upper cabinetry. Or eschew upper cabinets altogether in favor of open shelving.(2) Make the backsplash a focal point by adding tile all the way up to your cabinets. (3) Lusting after a new double oven? You may be able to afford it. Complete appliance packages can run $6,000 to $11,000, Myers says. You’ll usually get a deal when you buy them all together, but an individual piece won’t bust your budget.”

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Room Renovation 101

All about Room Remodeling

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Renovating a room can be a gargantuan task, so before embarking on such an endeavor, careful research, planning, and close coordinating with a contractor of choice are important tasks that has to be done.

Edith and Evelyn Vintage shared a room renovation that could inspire any homeowner.

“The first thing we did in this room was scrape the popcorn ceiling. Then we removed carpeting, and installed wide plank, hand scraped, oak hardwood floors. Just those two things made a major impact. But we didn’t stop there. Next to the fireplace there was a built in bookcase {see above photo}. Interestingly, it only took up half of the wall, leaving the rest of the space empty. It made the entire wall look a little off. Working with a tight budget, and trying reuse and re-purpose wherever we could, hubby cut the bookcase in half, and then took the top half and used it as a base to extend the cabinet across the entire wall. He trimmed it out, built doors, and added shelves. Now it fills the entire wall to the left of the fireplace, balancing out the space beautifully.”

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Remodeling 101

The Chive meantime shared a family room renovation that turned out to be awesome. Concrete 

“It’s not uncommon for people to want to renovate rooms in their home. But most people wouldn’t even think about doing what this family did. The sad state of their old wall built 10 years ago…”

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De Zeen meantime shared a floating loft room design. National Ready Mix Concrete Association

“West London-based McLaren Excell has completely overhauled the building in Dorset, England. Named Merrydown, it was originally built as a girls’ school in the 19th century, but had been used as a residence since the 1950s.”

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Random Driveway Stories

Anecdotes on Concrete Driveways

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Concrete driveways have their share of anecdotes. Some happy, some sad, others vicious, or plain weird.
Just like this driveway in Suburban New York, where instead of vehicles, a CESSNA Plane is parked on one homeowner’s driveway as reported by Fox News. National Ready Mix Concrete Association

“A suburban New York homeowner has angered neighbors on his quiet street because he is using his driveway as a hangar for his small plane. MyFoxNY also reports that Harold Guretzky is facing huge fines for parking his Cessna in front of the garage of his Long Island home. The station said Guretzky is going through a divorce.”

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Intimidating Neighbors

Top Gear meantime gave tips to homeowners whose concrete driveways are being blocked by the neighbors’ cars.

“How about posting a really intimidating warning sign? You know Pinoy drivers: They often need to be screamed at just to get the point. Two other readers sent us a pair of photos that show how to psychologically mess with illegal parkers. With signs like these, we guarantee the incidence of cars blocking your gate will go down significantly.”

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Moving on to something that is not annoying, Today.com featured a little boy who wanted to extend assistance to his neighbors.

“One 3-year-old boy’s birthday present is making his neighbors very happy this winter season. Sam Curry asked his parents, Carrie and Brian Curry, for a bulldozer for his third birthday.”

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Painting concrete surfaces

Paint and Concrete

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Concrete surfaces usually look better when painted.

But how does one choose the best paint for concrete surfaces?

Décor Puzzle gave pointers when it comes to concrete floors. National Ready Mix Concrete Association           

“In spite of its high strength and excellent performance characteristics, concrete – enough popular building material used in various fields of construction, it must also be protected. After all, the concrete surface can also be destroyed under certain conditions and impacts. This mechanical damage of concrete floor because of chemicals is the reason why painted concrete floors are necessary not only to improve the appearance of the inside of the building, but also to perform a protective function. Before painting it is important to decide which painted concrete floor type to choose.”

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Buzzle for its part shared tips on how to choose the right paint for concrete patios. Concrete  

“The decision to paint a concrete patio immediately opens up a host of options about the desired final look. You can go from a dull gray to a stunning sky blue and breathe a whole new life into your patio. The tough part is choosing a good paint to make this visualization come alive.”

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EHow meantime shared a Do-It-Yourself trick in painting concrete.

“Bricking a walkway — or a wall — is expensive and both labor- and time-intensive. But painting concrete to look like brick takes just a few hours of work and the cost of paint and rollers or sponges. A few methods make it work — the more effort you put in to refine the details, the more your faux brick will fool the eye.”

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Amazing Cement Pieces

Artsy Cement

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Cement has tons of uses. More and more people are discovering such even in the field of arts.

Just like this man featured over at the website Deveoh who transformed a concrete pipe into something really amazing. Concrete          

“Once the unit was complete (and people began remarking how much it looked like something out of The Lord of the Rings) it was time to start filling it with those precious items he needed the space for.”

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Just Amazing

The website a Designer Life meantime shared one artist’s creation – a wonderful bench made of cement.  National Ready Mix Concrete Association     

“I’m in awe that something as simple as cement cinder blocks combined with wooden lumber slats (and the addition of some fun homemade cushions) can be put together to create a piece of furniture so simple yet so visually effective – and it looks really comfortable to sit on, too!”

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AWM meantime shared how one could simply make a unique concrete table for the garden.

“Instead of buying a pot from your gardening store, one DIY specialist by the name of Cat has shown us how to make perhaps one of the most original pots out there with a towel and some concrete.”

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DIY Concrete Design Ornaments

Make your own concrete design pieces

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Concrete can easily be transformed into a work of art.

Concrete Garden Leaves shared a tutorial on how to make concrete garden leaf décor. National Ready Mix Concrete Association

“Have you seen large concrete leaves decorating fountains and gardens? Photos of these unusual sculptural accents are showing up in all the gardening magazines. You may have wondered how they’re made. We (Pete and Dianne Havekost) are now providing an illustrated tutorial to show you exactly how to make your own concrete leaves. They are quite expensive if you buy them at a garden store, but it isn’t difficult to make your own.”

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Concrete Beauty

Architecture Design also shared ideas on what art work can be derived from concrete. Concrete

“Believe it or not, concrete is a very versatile material! Despite its rigidity and hardness, concrete becomes an ally of your home if you know how to exploit its stylish, grey look. You can use it to create a family entertainment center, build a patio, or provide a hard and durable floor that will last a lifetime in your garage, or garden shed. But it’s not used just in big projects and buildings but also for smaller, DIY projects. Concrete is a material that allows you to shape it however you want without too much effort.”

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Top Dreamer for its part shared concrete decor DIY.

“The concrete is a material that is widely used in architecture and home decorating, and despite being used for the big things, it can be also used for small DIY projects that will add interest to your home decor. I believe that you will find the ones that I have collected for you truly stunning and that they will instantly add interest to your interior. You can make all sort of things by using concrete and the projects are super easy. Check them out and see whether they will catch your eye. Concrete is so much fun, and you will probably end up making some of the projects!”

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All about Concrete Roofing

Concrete Roof Designs

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Concrete roofing may just be the most heavy duty and resistant roofing material available. National Ready Mix Concrete Association

Dezeen shared photos and details of this Spanish school building with concrete roofing.

“The design features softly curving corrugated metal siding, and a chunky concrete canopy with a wavy edge that is supported by pastel-coloured columns.”

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Hard and Durable

Cool Decoration Ideas meantime featured various concrete roof designs. Concrete

“The flat-roof house is made of concrete and wood, extends over an area of 206 square and combines the two materials in an interesting way, so that it does no cold or inconspicuous acts. The customers wanted a one-storey house, to the relationship with the natural environment to maximize. The clean lines, the rectangular Form, the floor-to-ceiling Windows create a bright and airy atmosphere, ideal for someone who is calm, light and minimalism is looking for.

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This ultra-modern glass pool house featured by the website Dezeen also has a concrete roofing system.

“A thin concrete roof rests lightly on the glazed walls of this minimal poolside pavilion, added to a house in the Belgian village of Wannegem-Lede – the second project we’ve published today by architect Lieven Dejaeghere”

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