Renovation Pointers from a Dated Kitchen Redone in Maplewood, NJ

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Here are renovation lessons to learn from a kitchen in a 1,000-square-foot home in Maplewood, New Jersey, redone in two months for a grand total of $36,000:

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(The team you put together for your remodel is perhaps the most important step.)

2. Shop and compare for best value.

3. Add your personality.

4. Brace yourself for surprises.

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