$20,000 for a home remodel, what would you spend it on?

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   Kathryn Sposted 14 years ago

   My kitchen or master bathroom!!! I don't know what would be better, new cabinets and countertops or an enjoyable evening in the jetted tub...

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      cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      
      
      i would upgrade my kitchen and make it look all Ikea-ish.

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         sherry awadposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I WOULD UP GRADE MY KITCHEN SO MY FAMILY CAN GO BACK TO EATING TO AS A FAMILY. MY KITCHEN IS SMALL AND CLUTTERED .MY STOVE IS 18 YEARS OLD LIKE THE REFIGERATOR AND WHEN I TURN ON THE DISH WASHER IT'S  SO LOUD YOU  NEED TO GO OUTSIDE OR UP STAIRS.PLEASE HELP ME BRING US TOGETHER AGAIN.THANK YOU HEART BROKEN.  MOM

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         camloposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I'd prefer more Habitat-ish.
         Anyway, I live in a rented flat, so what would be the point of spending $20,000 on it?

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      waynetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'd convince myself that I needed a new home bar....right in the corner of my living room...it would look nice and I could be the bar maid and the paying customer too, it would be much fun like I owned a real bar or something!!

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         Dame Scribeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         We can come over and be da bar flys

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            waynetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Yeah, you'd all be welcome and some of the drinks would be some experimental cocktails of allsorts of alcohol...although I've been at the sauce already...can't see straight...gotta close one eye to see one of everything at the moment!!!!! lol!

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   wildernessposted 14 years ago

   Kitchen and new carpeting.  The rest I'm pretty satisfied with.

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   blondepoetposted 14 years ago

   Oh the tub does it for me.It will save heaps on entertainment costs long term
   
   

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   jonathan tposted 14 years ago

   I'd get a kickass outdoor kitchen and hot tub. They're both fun, get you out of the house and add equity!! What more could you want?

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years ago

   ..from an investment angle...the kitchen is the better choice.

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   Pro Design Sourceposted 14 years ago

   Kitchen is definitely a better investment, but a top of the line master bathroom is a close second. If everything in the kitchen works and functions the way you want it to, and you plan on staying in your home for a long time, go for the jetted tub!

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   Diane Insideposted 14 years ago

   Bathroom definately, I'd make it much bigger, with a large tub, and seperate shower, Hey might even put  one of those tv's in the mirror. They are so cool.

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   kennynextposted 14 years ago

   I would definately go for a new roof. Probably new steel roofing. It will outlast asphalt shingles and be a good home investment.

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      GmaGoldieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      The steel roofs have improved - would you do the new faux Spanish tile or slate?  Or the original?

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   ExpandYourMindposted 14 years ago

   Definitely, another bedroom with walk in closet and bath.

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    Wayne Orvisburgposted 14 years ago

    As many have said, the kitchen. That is the one room that everyone spends the most time in. Supposedly.

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    drasposted 14 years ago

    Kitchen, then living room, then master bedroom, then master bathroom, then lawn, then other rooms, then garage. I'd do it in that order.

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       timorousposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Sorry, you're way over budget.  $20,000 might get you the first 3 or 4 items..if you're lucky.

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    kerrygposted 14 years ago

    I need new windows. Some of the seals are broken, which is not good here in Continental Climate Central, and I want some that currently don't open to be able to open so the house gets better cross-breezes. My mom tells me that will probably cost 20 grand by itself.
    
    Give me 100 grand and I'd toss in better insulation, hardwood floors on the main floor, built-in bookcases, new siding, and a bigger deck in the back.

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    Abecedarianposted 14 years ago

    Most definitely my kitchen. There are so many new ideas for kitchens today than there were 15 years ago when we built the house. I'd love a full working kitchen..no table in my kitchen, just lots of cabinets and ovens.

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    austinpaintingposted 14 years ago

    Arent you supposed to say the kitchen and master bath?  I would put it toward a man cave- pool table, flat screens and much more!
    
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    Tilecleaninghubposted 14 years ago

    Definately a sun room addition with a hot tub.

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    Stuck in Orbitposted 14 years ago

    I would go for either siding, Kitchen remodel, Bathroom remodel, and work on keeping a room sorta flexible. If someone wanted a studio or something in a certain room, don't customize it too much where you would block out their needs.

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    atlantapaintersposted 13 years ago

    Experience tell me that a quality paint job But with properly chosen colors (hire an interior designer OR a Feng Shui consultant) could make some remodeling not needed.
    Of course - I am somewhat biased, being a professional painting contractor.
    The rest I'd spend on a kitchen or a master bath.

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    Hotplateposted 13 years ago

    I would hire an artist to come in and paint artwork on the walls

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    kmackey32posted 13 years ago

    I would spend it on my entire house. I only paid 15,000 for the house and if my boyfriend and I did the work $20,000 could go real far....I need a new roof too that would be first.

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       Hotplateposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Where can you buy a house for $15,000?

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    Rochelle Frankposted 13 years ago

    Buy a solar power system to add value to the house  and use the money I save on electricity to make small improvements every few months.

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    Hestia DeVotoposted 13 years ago

    I'd get a cabin kit and build an entire house.  There would even be a bit leftover for paint and insulation.

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       Dame Scribeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I 2nd that idea would love a cabin with separate guest cabin deep in the forest. *sighs* yeah

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    Just Ask Susanposted 13 years ago

    I live in an old victorian home that is in desperate need of a bathroom and kitchen reno. I swear I have the smallest bathroom..Don't know what people were thinking about when they built it.

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       timorousposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       One person at a time
       I suspect people back then were very prudish.  The bathroom was just a place to get your business done and get out.  No jacuzzi or anything fancy in those days.

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    Ign Andyposted 13 years ago

    +1 for solar power system proposed by Rochelle Frank.
    In amazon you can get 246-Watt starter kits for $1,300 I'm sure you can get much lower in some stores.
    With your budget at least you can get 3000 Watts, enough to power up major equipments.

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    Teddletonmrposted 13 years ago

    Humm, $20,000 for starters I agree with the new steel roof, gutters and downspouts. Or new windows and entry doors...

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    Dame Scribeposted 13 years ago

    That would be a sight a houseful of Hubbers lolling around in various stages of inebriation lol

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    RedElfposted 13 years ago

    kitchen and bathrooms
    (Small house, lol)
    
    that would be wish list
    probably more practical to get house re-insulated and new windows

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    Nolapeteposted 13 years ago

    Bathrooms would be first on my list.  Adding grid tied solar power and upgrading and relocating central air upstairs would be next. If those were already done, remodel sunroom and detached garage.

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    Jay01posted 13 years ago

    Well considering the budget is only $20,000 I think there is plenty we can do if we shop wisely. I would definitely upgrade the kitchen, especially the cabinet doors and counter tops as well as cost effective flooring  and maybe some sky lighting that would reduce my energy bills.
    I believe if space permits you could get a s new or even a slightly dented or scratched jacuzzi or maybe even one of those that are considered a knock off as they may not be deemed good enough for the high end market. That along with new faucet and a new paint job especially if you don't mind being creative with your paint colors then you could but reject paint from the home depot and with a little creativity make your own colors. Amazing what $20k can do right?

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       Donna Ferrierposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Well, my house was almost completely renovated when I moved in. The only thing I didn't replace were the kitchen cabinets, so I'd probably do those. I'm not sure how much cabinets run these days, and I'm sure it depends on wood, how many, etc. If I had enough money left after the cabinets, I'd consider a new roof.

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    Kaye McCullochposted 13 years ago

    I'd looove to redo my kitchen or even more my ensuite bathroom, but I'd probably end up spending it on redoing windows - double glazing some and at least improving the seals around others - adding wall insulation and adding some solar panels to the roof.

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    Bill Manningposted 13 years ago

    Heck down here in Florida I could buy a condo outright for that $20,000!

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    Jaynie2000posted 13 years ago

    Where I'm from, $20,000 wouldn't go very far, but my choices would include whatever combination of the following I could get for the $$:
    new windows
    new carpeting
    remodel of both bathrooms
    kitchen countertops
    kitchen cupboards
    remodel family room in lower level
    repaint much of the interior
    new deck and landscaping in back
    expand the garage

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    Disturbiaposted 13 years ago

    I'm so spoiled. I love my home and everything is exactly the way I want it. I wouldn't change a thing. I would, however, like to give the money to my annoying neighbors across the road. Maybe they can build themselves a nice tall fence.

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    L a d y f a c eposted 13 years ago

    The house I'm in right now? New siding. That would take most of it...I have a huge house. But if it wasn't that it would be new windows, or a remodeled kitchen...maybe some awesome landscaping... there are little things you can do that make everything look better too. New paint, trim and window treatments make a world of difference.

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    guardyourselfnowposted 13 years ago

    I love this question and where do I begin the top of my list would be to redo both bathrooms in my home with a luxury look and a whirlpool tub. I am not sure how far 20,000 would go but anything is better then what I have now. I will all this to my bucket list

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