Do you dislike being asked “What’s your budget?” by Contractors?

You have a project in mind, perhaps a full kitchen remodel, so you call up a couple contractors to come by and talk to you about your project. You talk about changing the layout, updating the cabinets, converting to an open concept, colors, materials, etc… And then comes the question: “What’s your budget?”

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I read two separate articles today about home remodeling spending in today’s economic climate. They both speak of people choosing to spend some of their construction dollars on curb appeal (exterior improvements), maintenance, and energy efficiency improvements. Common sense says that keeping your home well maintained will help it to hold its value until the [...]