How much do you get for your kitchen remodeling dollar??

"The average kitchen remodeling job costs around $10,000," said Mark Martin, owner of Kitchen Tune-Up of Bettendorf. That price includes cabinets, countertops, flooring, and labor.

And what quality of products do you get for that price, and more expensive projects in the $20,000-$30,000 price range? Local remodeling experts help us sort through the prices of the products and the remodeling process.

$10,000

For $10,000, you're looking at manufactured cabinets with modest door styles and limited stain colors, Martin said. Types of woods used in this budget include oak, the least expensive, as well as maple and cherry, and hickory, the most expensive wood that fits into the $10,000 budget.

A laminate countertop also fits in the $10,000 budget.

"It's still the best buy for your money. A lot of laminate countertops look like granite, Corian, and stone. They're very durable and easy to take care of," Martin said.

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