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"   We spend an awful lot of time in both, and they need to fit our lifestyles perfectly. That&amp;#039;s why it&amp;#039;s so important to carefully consider what you want and need in your kitchen and bath before you start renovating\u2014with or without a contractor. When I decided to remodel the kitchen and baths in my apartment, I bought every intriguing kitchen and bath design book and magazine I could find, tagged each idea and look I loved, and noted every product I thought I needed. Next, I began researching actual layouts that would fit my spaces and started closely analyzing what it would all cost. I soon decided to tackle the kitchen and one bathroom first, leaving the second bath for another time. During the process, I found that there&amp;#039;s absolutely no substitute for all the research. By talking to experts, reading books and magazines, and going out and pricing products, you gain firsthand knowledge of what you can realistically expect to accomplish. The project rapidly becomes less of a dream and more of a certainty. And don&amp;#039;t be put off when your contractor says you can&amp;#039;t have that pullout pantry you want for your kitchen. There&amp;#039;s always a way to fit it in. Olivia Monjo  VP/Editor-in-Chief omonjo@hfmus.com Makeover Contest Show off your remodel in Home! If you&amp;#039;ve redone your kitchen or bath recently, I&amp;#039;d love to see it\u2014before &amp;amp;amp; after photos and all. Please e-mail me digital images (at least 300 dpi) and a brief description of the project, or write to: Home Att&amp;#039;n: Home Makeover Contest 1633 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Only submissions with self-addressed, stamped envelopes can be returned. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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