The first major project we undertook after we moved in was redoing the kitchen. The cabinets were dated and in poor condition and the countertop was turquoise ceramic tile...that's right, turquoise. No change in layout was planned, just replacing the cabinets, countertop, sink and faucet. The appliances were only a few years old, so they could stay. We wanted this project completed soon after we moved in so that it would cause the least amount of disruption. That meant we really didn't have the luxury of time to look for Craigslist bargains for the big items, but we did find our white porcelain sink on CL. We found a brand new, never used Eljer sink for $65 that retailed for between $400 - 600. The price we paid was actually far less than a dollar a pound. (This sucker weighed over 100 lbs!) The same seller also had a brand new bathroom faucet for $25 that we snapped up to update the guestroom bath.
What I learned from this project:
1. It may not be sexy, but the sink was a super bargain.
2. There is no good reason ever for a kitchen countertop to be turquoise.
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