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Dampen a clean, dry cloth with undiluted white vinegar, and wipe down greasy cabinets. Rinse your cloth with warm water, wring out most of the moisture, and use it to rinse the cabinetry. Dry the damp surfaces with a paper towel, but note any still-sticky spots that need a do-over.

The above figures place the kitchen update at $101.6 per square foot. This pricing structure assumes that carpenters charge an average of $70 per hour, electricians between $65 to $85 per hour, painters between $20 and $35 per hour and plumbers between $45 and $65 per hour.

At an average, kitchen takes between four to six weeks to remodel, not including the planning and design phase.

Expect granite countertop prices to range between $45 and $200 per square foot, including installation. One way to cut down on granite countertops' price is to opt for a thinner slab use a 3/4-inch-thick stone instead of the typical 1-1/4 inches.

Wipe down the cabinets with the damp rag to wipe away the grease. To treat tough-to-remove greasy areas, dab the sponge into a bowl of pure baking soda so that the baking soda coats the bottom of the sponge, then scrub at the greasy areas until they come clean. Fill a bucket with equal parts vinegar and warm water.

On average, homeowners report that a kitchen remodel costs $21,986. A smaller project between $10,000 and $15,000 may include painting walls, refacing cabinets, upgrading the sink, and installing a tile backsplash.