Handy-Pros can help transform home from 'ancient times' to 'out of this world'

Does your kitchen or bathroom make you think of ancient times?Many homeowners have out-dated kitchen cabinet doors, drawers and hardware. Old-style doors and drawers made of low-grade, unsightly wood and an outdated finish can make a home seem drab. Dingy countertops, old ceramic tile without accents, and over-mounted sinks are a few examples of decor that no longer has personality and doesn’t reflect a homeowner’s sense of function and style.In the first picture (above), homeowners “topped off” a new countertop with a subway-style travertine backsplash. Accent tiles were used, personalizing the countertop space. On the cabinetry, new door and drawer fronts, hidden hinges, and an unobtrusive finish were applied. The stain finish was hand-rubbed and clear finish brushed on rather than sprayed. The result is a more desirable finish without the mess. From start to finish, this kitchen remodel took only three weeks!At Handy-Pros®, the owners of the company do the work. There are no subcontractors to keep track of. The result is a professional home remodel and quality craftsmanship.If you’re considering a remodel, the good news is you don’t have to break the bank to make the old look new again. A new outlook, for your home, can be within reach. There are tricks of the trade that can be more cost-effective for homeowners. Instead of replacing an entire cabinet, for example, the cabinet box can be left intact, while only the face frame, drawer fronts, and doors are replaced. Rather than having unsightly, bulky hinges, hidden hinges can be installed to update doors. New, full-extension drawer glides add beauty and function to your home.Give your home high-end appeal by maximizing the potential of your cabinetry. Installing maple, raised panel doors and drawers makes a world of difference. Maple wood is an elegant, durable, stain-grade wood. A hand-rubbed, oil-based stain with a hand-brushed, non-yellowing latex urethane brings new life to new wood cabinetry.If homeowners choose new doors and drawers with a paint-grade wood, there are m

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