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3 kitchen renovation ideas and how to fund them<\/strong><\/p>\n

The last few years have seen an enormous uptick in the number of homeowners who want to transform their homes from one they like to one they love. The kitchen is consistently the\u00a0top priority in home renovation<\/a>\u00a0projects, to no one’s surprise. It\u2019s easy to understand why, though it may be a little harder to get a grasp on which part of your kitchen to take on and how you\u2019ll fund the upgrade.<\/p>\n

The short answer is that an FHA 203(k) loan can fund almost any home improvement you have in mind. What improvements you choose can depend on your needs and budget. Three popular ideas include adding an island, remodeling your cabinets and upgrading your appliances.<\/p>\n

Adding an island to your kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Installing an island in your kitchen is a great way to\u00a0create storage<\/a>\u00a0for the extra items that would fill up the standard cabinets. It can also function as a snack table or even a place for family lunches. In some situations, you may find that it\u2019s a great place to set up your laptop and get to work.<\/p>\n

Beyond the practical, however, an island brings style to a kitchen and might otherwise feel empty or drab. That\u2019s why its important to know what kind of island you want to install. It could be a relatively simple project involving the installation of cabinets and adding a butcher block on top, or it can become more expensive.<\/p>\n

Though the idea is the same, you\u2019ll want to keep an eye on these factors to determine how complex you want your island to be.<\/p>\n

Size<\/strong>: For foot traffic, leave about 36 to 48 inches of space on all sides. However, these numbers can change depending on the planned use of it.<\/p>\n

Materials<\/strong>: Stone countertops made from granite or marble are extremely popular. You can also include engineered Quartz in that list of top materials.<\/p>\n

Features<\/strong>: Will you want to run electrical wiring through the island or plumbing for a sink? If so, make sure you budget for these additions.<\/p>\n

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Replacing your old kitchen cabinets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are a few signs to let you know that your kitchen cabinets need a makeover:<\/p>\n