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REPLACE or REFACE?

Unsure of whether you need to replace or reface? Ask yourself the following:

* Are you tired of your kitchen’s current look?
* Do you want a more up-to-date look?
* Does your current kitchen offer adequate storage and countertop space?
* Are your cabinet drawers still in good condition and open easily?
* Have other neighborhood homeowners remodeled their kitchens in the last few years?
* Has the value of your home stopped rising?
* Do you plan to sell your home in the next year?

If you answered yes to the majority of them, refacing may be the right solution for you. Keep in mind the following:

* You can’t change the layout—any current headaches you have from misdirected traffic or bumping elbows won’t disappear.
* Check out the warranty: it generally will cover the new products only, not the new “cabinet.”
* You will be applying veneer to the surface, not solid wood.
* Your cabinets’ interiors will remain the same—be sure you’re currently comfortable with the way they look and the ease of cleaning them.