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2 | August 29, 2019 | 22nd Century Media home improvement
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Tinley Park Kitchen
& Bath Shoppe
Home improvements
that offer the most value
A fresh coat of paint
can improve the look of
one’s home, but beyond
the paint, which home
improvements are worth
the effort and expense?
If one considers the cost
of the improvement versus
the resale value, they
can measure the actual
percent return on your
investment.
Here are the Top 5 remodeling
projects with
the highest return on investment.
Remember to
evaluate these against
necessity based on one’s
personal situation. For
instance: if one’s windows
are really old and
no longer keeping out the
cold, then new windows
may actually hold more
value for your home —
savings realized on one’s
utility bill and in resale.
Top 5 (for most homes)
• Attic insulation (up to
117 percent return) —
involves sealing off
any air leaks and using
fiberglass loose fill insulation.
• Manufactured Stone
Veneer (up to 92.9 percent
return) — replacing
the bottom onethird
of the exterior
vinyl siding.
• Garage Door Replacement
(up to 91.5 percent
return) — based
on a new four-section
door on steel tracks.
• Entry Door Replacement
(up to 91.1 percent
return) — steel
door with half glass
panel (steel has a higher
return than fiberglass).
• Minor Kitchen Remodel
(up to 83.1 percent
return) — assuming
the cabinet boxes stay
in place with new
fronts, drawers, hardware,
countertop, oven
and faucet (approximate
cost of $20,000).
Other thoughts on
improvements
An easy place to increase
the value and curb
appeal of one’s home is
your landscaping. First
impressions are often
lasting ones. Make sure
trees are neat and shrubs
are trimmed — one does
not need to spend a ton
of money to create a
welcoming look. If one
does not have a lot of
time for flowers, look for
low-maintenance options
with a little color. Hanging
baskets or planters
are great alternatives to
standard flower beds.
Kitchens are especially
important when assessing
one’s home’s overall
value. One can make
improvements to their
kitchen without spending
$20,000. Painting
the cabinets and installing
new hardware are
relatively easy options.
With a reasonable budget
($5,000) one can also
update their appliances
(stainless steel is still
the first choice) and their
countertop (quartz is durable
and attractive).
If one is considering
a home improvement
project, talk to a home
financing specialist from
Marquette Bank. Recent
rate reductions have
made home equity lines
of credit a more attractive
option for home improvement
financing.
Submitted by Marquette
Bank, 9533 W. 143rd St.
in Orland Park. For more
information, call (888) 254-
9500 or visit emarquette
bank.com/welcomehome.
recognized as ‘Best
in the Southland’
If you head into the Tinley Park Kitchen
& Bath Shoppe in the downtown historic
district, you will see a showroom
that welcomes you with gorgeous home
designs. What you will also see is three
People’s Choice Awards and nine Best
of the Southland awards hanging on the
walls, a testament to the company’s commitment
to quality.
John Cancialosi, president of Tinley
Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe, said receiving
the awards never gets old or routine.
“It’s a great feeling, true validation that
we are doing things right here,” he said.
Established success
At a time when the marketplace is as
competitive as ever, Tinley Park Kitchen
& Bath Shoppe enjoys a level of success
and recognition that has provided renewed
opportunities and longevity. The
company will celebrate its 15th anniversary
next year.
After 15 years of applying his skills in
the cabinet industry, Cancialosi opened
Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe to
help customers achieve their dreams in
rooms throughout their homes. The process
of designing a project and working
with people throughout the region has
never gotten old for him and he still finds
it very satisfying.
Cancialosi said he has seen generations
of customers over the years, with
children of his original customers coming
in for remodeling projects.
“The best thing is the repeat customers
we have seen over the years,” he said.
“They call us back when they move to a
new home, or when they want to remodel
another bathroom or kitchen in their existing
home.”
Difference maker
According to Cancialosi, when it
comes to getting things right and making
every project an individual source of
pride, it’s his team that is the real difference
maker for more than a decade.
“I truly believe the team we have assembled
here it what sets us apart from
all the rest, from the designers to the
craftsman out in the field. Everybody
realizes we work as one large team. I
have had the same people here for 12-14
years,” Cancialosi said.
Proven process
When you come into the showroom,
you will see many examples of the cabinets,
counters, tile, hardware, flooring
and other accessories offered by Tinley
Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe. Cancialosi
said his team handles everything in the
process from soup to nuts, a true design
build company.
“We do everything from the moment
a client come into our showroom and
sit down with us to talk about what they
would like to see,” he said. “We put a
plan of action together, layout a design,
go through the proposal and contract
stage, and get them on the calendar. Our
craftsman in the field take over from
there.”
According to Cancialosi, projects
typically get scheduled between 30 to
45 days in advance. He says he is in the
showroom six days a week and he still
enjoys the creative part of the job.
“I think the best part of my job is the
creative process and seeing the customer
satisfaction at the end of the job,” Cancialosi
said.
Submitted by Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath,
17050 South Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park.
For more information, call (708) 429-6601
or visit tpkitchenandbath.com or Tinley Park
Kitchen & Bath on Facebook.