Making a Big Impact on a Small Budget
Everyone loves a new kitchen, but a small budget discourages many home owners from investing in kitchen repair. While many home owners have personal use in mind when making upgrades, the benefits continue when selling you home. If you plan on selling your home in the near future, keeping it simple with small kitchen repairs can really pay off. Research from Remodeling.net shows that a minor remodeling project can return over 100% of your cost compared to only 74% on a major renovation.
An easy way to upgrade your kitchen is to replace your appliances. There are many options and at many price points. Whether you get a fridge with a touchscreen display and all the latest conveniences or a simple model with low maintenance and energy saving features, your home will have a higher resale value and you will have lower energy bills. Appliances wear out, and it’s better to replace expensive ones, like refrigerators and ranges, at your leisure when you can shop around instead of when your appliances fail, with no warning at all!
Sometimes a smaller renovation is a smart choice, and replacing a few key features can make the whole space look fresh and contemporary. A simple kitchen repair could consist of a fresh coat of paint while adding new countertops and backsplash. New sinks and faucets can create dramatic changes. With the popularity of open concept kitchen and living areas, installing a hood for ventilation above the range is an easy kitchen repair to keep both the family cook and guests comfort-able. A professional can help you decide what projects will most enhance your kitchen’s style and function within your budget.
Finally, don’t underestimate the power of design details. If you want to make a big change in a very short time, upgrading your light fixtures and changing the hardware on your cabinets are kitchen repairs that can be tackled in a single day. Specialty stores have endless choices to make your kitchen either unique to your style or match the trends that attract today’s home buyers.
When kitchen repairs are involved, an experienced professional is the best choice. Inexperienced contractors promise what you want at a price that is too good to be true, and it either shows in the quality of the finish or in the durability of the work. Over ambitious DIYers can attempt projects beyond their skill level and end up needing to call in a professional to redo their work, and cost more than starting with a pro in the first place. Those problems can be avoided by finding an experienced, well trained professional in the Sacramento kitchen repair industry, that can help you make a big impact on a small budget!
Got a small budget? Get an estimate first here at Sacramento Handyman or call us at 916-472-0507 for further inquiries.