During this decade of the '80s,
better builders have been discovering
what they thought they knew: that
attractive kitchens and baths sell new
homes faster, and at better prices. It's
a discovery that translates into more
money in the pocket and less in the
bank loan. And it has proved true in
all regions.
Although we often talk about
kitchen and bath remodeling in this
column, now that another year is
passing into history, it's a good time
to evaluate those two important
rooms.
The evaluating process demands
specific questions builders should ask
themselves. And it demands real
nitty-gritty answers.
1. Who allocates the kitchen and
bathroom space in each house?
In many cases, it is the architect. In
others, it might