The remodeled kitchen of an $800,000 home; San Francisco, Calif.

Remodeling your kitchen is one of the best investments you can make in your home:

• A kitchen remodel should represent 10-20 percent of your home's value.
  
• Add style with lighting, tile and hardware.
  
• Granite is resistant to stains, but a sealant should be applied to minimize absorption.
  
• Stainless steel is the most sanitary of the major kitchen materials.
  
• Cabinets typically amount to half the cost of a kitchen remodel.
  
• Restored antique stoves can cost anywhere from $500-6,000.
  
• Moving a bathroom across a hall will cost approximately $10,000.