The Kitchen Remodel is Almost Here!!

A couple weeks ago in my ezine (email newsletter - sign up online at http://www.getfreemarketingtips.com/!) I casually mentioned that I'm going to be doing a big kitchen remodel in my home - yeah!!

I just purchased all new appliances (all black) and am waiting now for demolition to begin next week so I can get all new cabinets and countertops - woo hoo!!

I've been in this house for over 2 years now, ever since I got separated (now divorced) from my Ex and the kitchen has always bugged me with it's pitted tile and old pitted/chipped dark brown grout and the worn old, faded and water stained cabinets.

I'm done with it!

As soon as I knew I would be able to sell my dad's condo (from when he passed) I figured I deserved a new kitchen (and a new car of course, I already have that), not just because "I had the money now" but because:

• #1 my dad would have wanted me to do these things for myself
  
  
• #2 I went through a lot the year after his death since his will wasn't up to date and I had to go through probate, condo sale, psycho old girlfriends, attorneys and a ton of my own cash reserves, heartache and time!

• #3 I need a warm, welcoming and organized environment in order to be really creative and do my best work and since I work from home and am home often the kitchen is a big part of this environment for me

Not that I feel like I have to justify this to anyone but I want to document this for myself really just for fun. When I was in college my mom totally remodeled her kitchen, expanded it and more and I just remember it taking MONTHS!!!! So, I was a little reluctant wondering if I should rely and depend on any contractors at this stage or not.

And although I do know a TON of general contractors, cabinet companies, etc. it was really hard to decide who to go with.

These days I'm more of the type of person who likes things in easy, organized packages and the ONE STOP SHOP so to speak so I went with Sears (sorry guys I know). They had their S*#T together though, they had the samples and colors to choose from, they spent a ton of time measuring, planning and explaining to me what they could do and what my options were that it was so easy to make decisions on what to do.

I didn't have to go down to the tile store and pick out tile or go into a home improvement store and pick out cabinet faces or colors - it was done in one 3 hour meeting on the spot. Then a couple phone calls later and another measuring visit they should have it all ordered by Monday when they plan to do the demo.

So, I just took a few 'BEFORE' photos - here they are:

Watch for updates!!

-- Katrina Out