Ten Keys to Kitchen Remodeling Success

Strategies to Help You Maximize Your Return on Investment and Maintain Your Sanity

Tuesday, July 16
6:00 to 7:00 PM

Registration required

Learn ten simple keys that will save you time, money, and headaches when you remodel your kitchen. Ignore them and you’re likely to begin a downward spiral toward out-of-control spending and missed deadlines. With the budget blown and the schedule shot, it’s also likely you’ll be… shall we say… grumpy? But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join us for this free one-hour presentation and learn key strategies to keep you on the road to a smooth and successful kitchen remodel.

This is the third of a three-part series on kitchen remodeling. You do not need to attend all three sessions. Please register for each session separately.

Lena McGuire is a professional kitchen and bath designer and owner of Spoca Kitchen & Bath LLC, a design / build firm located in Camillus. She is an active member of the Central New York Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce. She has worked with hundreds of homeowners to design and install kitchens and baths in Onondaga and Cayuga counties since 2009.

Don’t Break the Bank!

Determining What It Will Cost and How to Pay for Your Kitchen Remodel

Tuesday, June 18
6:00 to 7:00 PM

Free
Registration required

Remodeling a kitchen is one of those BIG things you do maybe only once in your lifetime. And getting it right means setting a budget and sticking to it no matter how much or how little you have to spend.

Good design can be achieved on any budget – but only you know what you want to spend on a new gas range. Is it $500 for a basic Hotpoint model, $1500 for an upscale GE Profile, or do you have your heart set on a $15,000 luxury La Cornue? You can cook and bake with any of them, but you have to choose which is right for you.

Knowing your budget upfront will put you in the best position to make wise purchasing decisions. In this presentation you’ll learn four quick and easy methods to set your realistic budget in less than 15 minutes. And once you’ve learned how to set that budget, we’ll go over how to spend it (and not spend it) so you get what you want without breaking the bank. We’ll also discuss some of the many ways to pay for your remodel.

This is the second of a three-part series on kitchen remodeling. You do not need to attend all three sessions. Please register for each session separately.

Lena McGuire is a professional kitchen and bath designer and owner of Spoca Kitchen & Bath LLC, a design / build firm located in Camillus. She is an active member of the Central New York Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce. She has worked with hundreds of homeowners to design and install kitchens and baths in Onondaga and Cayuga counties since 2009.

Kitchen Remodeling 101

The Remodeling Process from Start to Finish

Tuesday, May 21
6:00 to 7:00 PM

Registration required

From the moment you decide you won’t put up with… an outdated kitchen… broken cabinet doors.. ugly pink countertops… a dysfunctional layout… whatever it is that makes you decide you want a change for the better, you’re probably considering a kitchen remodel. But do you know what’s involved? How to get started? What it will cost? How long it will take? Where to get advice?

If you’d like to learn what to expect when you take on a kitchen remodeling project, join us for an informative overview of the entire kitchen remodeling process from design inspiration to completed installation.

This is the first of a three-part series on kitchen remodeling. You do not need to attend all three sessions. Please register for each session separately.

Lena McGuire is a professional kitchen and bath designer and owner of Spoca Kitchen & Bath LLC, a design / build firm located in Camillus. She is an active member of the Central New York Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce. She has worked with hundreds of homeowners to design and install kitchens and baths in Onondaga and Cayuga counties since 2009.

Between the Lines Book Club

The Homewreckers

Monday, May 20
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required

This month’s book is The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews.

You can read more about the book at Kirkus Reviews.