Overhaul a Houseboat with Cabinet Refacing and Other Projects
You've earned it. After working for much of your life, it's time to retire in style. Did you always want to spend your twilight years on a houseboat? Here's a hint. Buy a used houseboat and spend your newfound leisure time sprucing it up.
Save Money and Buy Used
Houseboats are definitely a luxury item, but why not splurge a bit for your retirement. Today's new houseboats can cost a fortune, but you can often find deals on pre-owned houseboats. Sure, you may not want to live somewhere that has been previously occupied, but you'll soon enough have the time to make it look like new.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing--Cheap Remodeling Project
The biggest room in a houseboat is usually the kitchen, or a room that incorporates both a kitchen and living room. A surefire way to tell if a houseboat has seen a lot of wear and tear is to look at the kitchen floors and cabinets. If you find a houseboat in good working order with some dingy floors and cabinets, consider buying it at a discount. You can replace the floors and start a kitchen cabinet refacing project as soon as you drop anchor.
If you've never heard of kitchen cabinet refacing, you probably haven't taken a look at the home improvement industry in quite some time. Kitchen cabinet refacing has taken off because it's a relatively cheap project that gets great results. Instead of replacing worn out kitchen cabinets, it is possible to actually put a new veneer over the top of them that makes them look brand new. Cabinet refacing will save you tons of money and make your new houseboat look like you just picked it up from the manufacturer.
Get a Deal on Your Floors
Along with cabinet refacing, you should also look at replacing your houseboat's floors. The best way to save on floors is to make a deal with a reputable contractor. Give him the kitchen cabinet refacing project if he agrees to lower the price of a new floor installation. Contractors will often lower their prices for package deals, because they ultimately make more money.
Once your flooring and cabinet refacing projects are finished, you'll be able to finally relax in that practically new houseboat of yours, knowing that your savings are still intact.
