There are many ways you can cut costs when remodeling your kitchen. First, if you don’t have the funds to do it all at once, start with one aspect of the kitchen and do things one at a time. For example, you can replace the floors now and redo the countertops later. Also, look for things that can be easily repaired or refurbished without having to replace them entirely. Simply replacing old cabinet doors can drastically change the look of your entire kitchen. Discount paint and wallpaper can be found at various outlet stores and serve as simple ways to give your entire kitchen a facelift.
Accessories like knobs, drawer pulls, cabinet doors, and shelving can all be purchased through online auction sites like eBay at a fraction of the cost. Hardware and accessories such as vent hoods, lighting kits, faucets and sinks can also be found at various outlet stores. An inexpensive way to change the overall look of your kitchen at low cost and with little effort involves the use of ceramic tile. Professional tile and grout installation and cleaning companies often throw away large amounts of chipped and broken tile, and even entire tiles that are no longer in style. You can also find discount tiles at closeout home improvement stores and online auctions. By purchasing some grout and some tiles, you can create a decorative mosaic from tile pieces or use whole tiles to create tile countertops or backsplashes. The look of tiles is timeless and can be very attractive in a kitchen setting. Also, the tiles don’t scratch like Formica countertops and are very easy to clean.
Routine tile and grout cleaning can be done with a discarded toothbrush and a mixture of baking soda and water. This paste can be brushed onto the surface and will remove mildew and other stains that tend to discolor grout. Tile and grout cleaning is a task many people dread, but it’s actually quite simple. If you live in a home that has existing ceramic tile that may be stained or even chipped in places, a professional tile and grout cleaning service can help breathe new life into your kitchen, giving it a revitalized appearance for very little money.
