Tips for a Well-Planned Kitchen Upgrade A Recipe for Renovation
remove walls or install new flooring, you must increase your budget. You can keep your costs down by tackling many of the tasks DIY-style with budget-friendly materials. Carefully consider big purchases, like new appliances or an island, but don’t forget to calculate for the little things, like nails and hardware. PREPPING THE PERFECT PLAN Once you know your goals and budget, create a project timeline and plan. Choose the cabinets, appliances, decor, and other items you want, as well as backup options, so the project stays on track if a product is delayed. Record different measurements in your kitchen, like counter heights, so you have that information handy. If you are making structural changes like plumbing or electrical, contact your local municipality to apply for permits.
RESEARCHING THE RECIPE Whether you want to handle most of the project yourself or hire professionals, it is essential to do your research. Decide what aesthetic or specific features you want to focus on so you can provide examples to contractors or start getting inspiration online. If hiring a professional, look at their portfolio to see if their qualifications match your kitchen goals. Get several quotes to compare and find the right team for your remodel — or do it yourself. PLANNING WITH A FULLY BAKED BUDGET A kitchen remodel can be costly, with an estimated average cost of about $25,000. To create a perfectly baked budget, keep in mind the size of the space, your desired materials, and how drastically you want to change the layout. If you plan to
A great kitchen is the secret ingredient to the perfect home- cooked meal, but it might be the ideal time for a remodel if yours feels a little bland. Whether your cabinets are stuck in the past or your kitchen decor is beyond its best-by date, a kitchen upgrade can take you from groans to gourmet. But before you start whisking up big plans, it’s essential to devise a solid strategy to keep your project from boiling over. Let’s get cooking!
SMART, SAFE NEW TUBS AND SHOWERS IN A DAY SLIP-PROOF YOUR BATH
Falling becomes a major fear for many older adults living at home — for good reason. Falls are the cause of 60% of injury- related emergency room visits among people 65 and older, and more than half of all injury-related deaths among seniors. And 4 out of 5 of those injuries happen in the bathroom, according to the National Institute on Aging. In fact, it would be difficult to invent a riskier setting for seniors than a typical bathroom. They’re usually relatively small spaces, floor and tub surfaces are wet, and fixtures are hard, increasing the risks of broken bones or head or spinal cord injuries in a fall. One-third of bathroom injuries are serious enough to land the victim in the hospital.
Many seniors don’t bother to remodel their bathrooms as they age. They may not notice the gradual changes in their balance, strength, and vision that make it more difficult to step into and out of a tub, where one-third of all bathroom injuries occur. While many people install grab bars to help when getting in and out of a tub or shower, most are not aware that many injuries happen after an older adult is already inside. They may lose their balance while reaching for bath items or washing themselves. Seniors can experience a feeling of disorientation caused by inner-ear problems, strokes, or foot problems. Their ability to sense where their limbs are and whether their body is balanced may also decline with age. Simply becoming dizzy or light-
headed is enough to cause a fall on a slippery, wet surface.
In recognition of May as Older Americans Month, this is a good time to consider safety measures to protect yourself and your loved ones from slips, trips, or falls in wet areas of your bathroom. We are now offering one-day installation of safe, well-designed acrylic showers, tubs, and jacuzzis. We use only the highest quality materials, with lifetime warranties on materials and workmanship. If you would like to explore transforming your bathroom into a safer, more aesthetically pleasing space, call us today!
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