On 5 Sep 2005 15:45:15 -0700, wrote Re Home Depot
Kitchen:

We have a limited budget -- roughly 30000-- and we would like to make
the most out of the space that we have. We need new cabinet, new
counter top and new floor. We are not looking for anything fancy..Are
Home Depot or Lowe's acceptable solutions. If not, how do we find a
good solution. a reputable contractor?

IMO you will do much better to get bids from local cabinet shops and
flooring installers. You may need a plumber also. It's more work on
your part but you'll get better quality and probably at a lower cost.

If you want, let HD/Lowes also submit bids. I think you'll be
surprised.

One other consideration: I believe HD/L want payment *before* the job
starts. IMO that is highly unorthodox and contrary to your best
interests. Generally (there are probably exceptions) you should never
pay for work on small jobs before it is completed.

The last time we installed carpeting, we went to Lowes and they wanted
payment up-front. Instead I went to a carpet/flooring store, got
better carpet for less, and didn't have to pay for it until a week
after installation, thus allowing me to be fairly assured that the
installation was done properly
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