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26 February 2010 - Renovate your Kitchen and Bathroom without breaking your Budget

Replace Damaged or Scratched Kitchen Cabinet Doors 

You can replace damaged or scratched kitchen cabinet doors without replacing the inside of the cabinet. Measure your existing cabinet doors and take the measurements to a contractor, or hire a contractor to measure and replace your cabinet doors.

If you prefer to install the cabinet doors yourself, be sure you measure your existing cabinet doors carefully. The length, width, and thickness of your new cabinet doors must be the same as the doors you are replacing. The hinges of your new doors must be compatible with the hinges you remove from your existing cabinet doors.

You can purchase new doors for a fraction of the cost of replacing the entire cabinet. Replace the handles of the cabinet doors with new handles to complete your kitchen's new look.

Replace the Kitchen Bench Tops

An inexpensive way to transform the look of your kitchen is to replace the bench tops. The most cost effective material to use on your bench tops is laminate. Today there is an extensive choice of laminates you can purchase. Laminate comes in a wide variety of colours and patterns, so you are sure to find a laminate that suits your kitchen and your budget.

You can install new bench tops yourself. If you prefer to have the new bench tops professionally installed, you will save money by removing the old bench tops yourself.

Update the Kitchen Appliances and give the Kitchen a Fresh Coat of Paint

Replace any small appliances that are on show in your kitchen, or store the appliances in a cabinet where they are not on display. Remove unsightly magnets from your refrigerator door. Give a stained, or scratched, refrigerator door a new coat of paint.

Paint the kitchen walls and ceilings to blend with your renovated cabinet doors and bench tops. Paint is one of the most cost effective ways to transform the look of your kitchen.

Replace the Bathroom Vanity Cabinet

If your bathroom vanity cabinet is warped, stained, or simply old-fashioned, it is time to consider purchasing a new, modern vanity cabinet. A popular choice is a vanity that contains two sinks. 'His-and-her' sinks are ideal for the busy couple who need to get ready for work in a hurry.

If the existing bathroom vanity cabinet is in good condition and does not require replacement, purchase new handles for the cabinet doors. New handles will give an old vanity a new and modern look.

Update your Taps, Towel Rails, and Toiletry Items

An inexpensive bathroom renovation is to update your taps, towel rails and toiletry items. You can choose from a large range of modern taps and towel rails. Changing your existing taps and towel rails for newer styles can transform an old-fashioned bathroom into a beautiful modern bathroom.

Give your bathroom a fresh coat of paint, and then add a new soap holder, toothbrush holder, and toilet roll holder. Complete the transformation with the addition of a new set of towels and a new bathmat.

By following these simple tips you can successfully renovate your kitchen and bathroom without breaking your budget.

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