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10 STEPS TO CUTTING THE COST OF YOUR KITCHEN

1 PAY ITS WAY

Start saving by making your old kitchen fund part of the cost of the new one. If your old units are in good condition but aren’t to your taste, or don’t work with any changes you’re making, sell them. There’s a good market for used kitchens and companies that specialise in selling them. You could also try sites like Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. The same goes for your appliances. Your items go to someone who needs them and your kitchen will be a blank slate for the new units.

2 Streamline the space

Consider how many units you

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