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Our Kitchen Renovation Budget: What We Actually Spent (and Where We Saved)
Introduction We renovated our kitchen in Charlotte, NC without a general contractor and set a $25,000 budget. Here’s exactly what we spent—from our GE Profile appliances and countertops to plumbing, backsplash, cabinet painting—and the little expenses that added up. We didn’t start our kitchen renovation with a detailed spreadsheet or line-by-line budget. We just knew…
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How We Designed Our Kitchen: Every Decision We Made (and Why)
The funny thing is we never wanted to do renovations. We were the couple groaning at the TV every time someone chose the fixer-upper over the brand-new build on House Hunters. Then we walked into this house and everything changed. The house had been sitting on the market for months. Our realtor didn’t think they’d…