The bottom line on builder grade

HGTV's Kimberly Lacy said it well on Hometalk.com: "You get what you pay for. When you purchased your home you made an investment. The investment doesn't stop there. Always try to replace and update with [the best] quality materials you can afford… Plan your plan, save up your money to save more money and gain time on the back end."

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