Kitchen remodeling doesn't have to be as difficult or a huge project. If your busget is constrained, you can always change some cabinet hardware (or add some), and a new granite countertop could be just the answer. Many don't know this by your local granite and marble fabricators have what are called "remnants", that are many times at a lower cost per square foot, than purchasing an entire slab or granite. These remnants are of various sizes and many times are used as vanities or shelves in the shower when redoing a bathroom, but many times you may find enough remnants to cover all your kitchen counters. www.remodeling-connecticut.com has alot of information on remodeling and the different stones and uses of stone that you should check out before moving forward.