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Renovating a home without demolishing your budget

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In their kitchen renovation, the Warsaws' carpenter replaced the doors of their cabinets with more contemporary designs in white oak veneer.

Photo by Evy Mages for The Washington Post

To reduce costs, Sherry and Joe Warsaw hired a carpenter to replace the doors of their kitchen cabinets; they spent about $11,000 for the woodworking.

Photo by Evy Mages for The Washington Post

When remodeling their kitchen, Sherry and Joe Warsaw had their cabinet doors remade, adding room for new appliances.

Photo by Evy Mages for The Washington Post

Richard Miller, pictured here, and his wife Hannah Laufe spent about $20,000 to renovate their previously pink bathroom.

Photo by Evy Mages for The Washington Post

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A detailed look at the new kitchen cabinet doors the Warsaws had made for their kitchen renovation; designers say little touches like replacing hardware on cabinets can save money while giving the cabinets a new look.

Photo by Evy Mages for The Washington Post

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Kitchen and bathroom renovations top the list of improvements for increasing the value of a home. But this labor-intensive remodeling can get expensive. However, budget-minded homeowners are finding cheaper solutions in the $10,000 to $20,000 range.
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    • In their kitchen renovation, the Warsaws’ carpenter replaced the doors of their cabinets with more contemporary designs in white oak veneer.
    • To reduce costs, Sherry and Joe Warsaw hired a carpenter to replace the doors of their kitchen cabinets; they spent about $11,000 for the woodworking.
    • When remodeling their kitchen, Sherry and Joe Warsaw had their cabinet doors remade, adding room for new appliances.
    • Richard Miller, pictured here, and his wife Hannah Laufe spent about $20,000 to renovate their previously pink bathroom.
    • A detailed look at the new kitchen cabinet doors the Warsaws had made for their kitchen renovation; designers say little touches like replacing hardware on cabinets can save money while giving the cabinets a new look.
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