Calculating the Budget for My Dream Kitchen Renovation

Now that I've decided to open up walls, it's time to grapple with the budget for this renovation. When I renovated my Brooklyn kitchen back in 2006, I'd just sold my previous home and rolled over the equity into the new place. I was feeling flush, so I'm embarrassed now to say that I didn't set a budget. Rookie mistake!

Recycled Kitchens That Are Worth It — Just for the Appliances

Since the day I first set eyes on our home, I've been casually stalking recycled kitchens. Today I came across one that would be worth it for the appliances alone. And the fact that I can turn it down made me realize that I've come to a decision about our kitchen. And the decision is to go big — as in walls are about to come tumbling down.