The Pros and Cons of Countertop Options

 

Whether expanding your kitchen, adding an island, or building a new home, the right kitchen countertops are an essential ingredient for your cooking pleasure. Countertops can make a huge difference in the value of your home, and the right countertop can also bring out the gourmet chef in you. You will want to consider style, beauty, durability, and price. The do-it-yourselfer may also want to bear in mind the ease of installation. Here are a few options to ponder:

How to get a Home improvement grants

Home improvement grants can significantly help in budgeting for a kitchen remodeling project. Home improvement grants are not difficult to obtain. Complete government grant application forms and list all of your needs and wants. Approval should take a short period of time. Once approved, the funds should be available in a couple of weeks.

Two scams to avoid

When someone makes the decision to begin a home kitchen remodeling project, they can open themselves up to risk by entrusting their home to a stranger. Here are two scams to avoid:

“Free” Inspections

Beware of companies that advertise free home inspection. Often times, burglars use these ads as a ploy to check out your home. Seemingly-legit contractors can also use free inspections to find non-existent problems with your home. If a contractor offers a free inspection or estimate, be sure to check their credentials before allowing them into your home.

Handshake Deals

When it comes to a construction project, relying solely on a stranger’s promise is risky. By not getting your contract in writing, you run the risk of being overcharged, having deadlines ignored, and getting shoddy workmanship. An oral contract can be unenforceable in court.

Unless you know and trust your contractor and have seen their work before, get everything – from the estimate to the timeframe and deadline to all work the contractor will be performing – in writing.