Jason Robie: Make changes that will stand the test of time

Over the last eight to 10 months, we have upgraded the kitchen appliances and the result brings a smile to my face literally every day. The fridge was outdated and way too small. The dishwasher didn’t, well, “wash” dishes! And the sink/faucet combination was way too shallow and simply annoying to use. Everything we bought was second hand to save money (It’s amazing what people sell!) and other than the water line to the new fridge, we installed everything ourselves. We literally couldn’t be happier.

On multiple articles over the past few years we have discussed the remodeling or upgrading of certain areas of the home. Kitchens, baths, basements and garages have all received my treatment and all have had one thing in common. It is important to know for whom you are doing the remodel. In most cases, even if you are tackling the project with selling in mind, you still get to enjoy the benefits of the upgrade for as long as you live in the home. This is an added bonus that makes the remodeling process more palatable since you get a direct benefit (besides a higher selling price!).