I saved some money by doing the entire house painting and backsplash tiling myself.   

This will be a rental grade reno with middle grade new cabinets, hardware, and backsplashes in the kitchen.

Landscaping is done, the new driveway is poured, the fireplace is in, the appliances are in, the tiling (shower, backsplash, floors) are done, etc.Over the next week or so, we'll be finishing staining the front/back porch and deck, completing the fireplace surround and hearth, putting the final coat on the hardwoods, doing paint touch-ups, and working through the punch list.

Tile as back splashes people do not mind but most dislike tile for the countertop as the grout lines are hard to clean.

All it really needs to finish it out at this point is countertops and a backsplash, but so far I have found that trying to figure that out long distance (I live in Colorado now) is a bit stressful.For those of you who have been fixing up real estate in Houston, including kitchens, is there anyone you would recommend (or absolutely not recommend, so that I don't make a poor decision) for countertops?

A galley kitchen 22' long took a day and a half to install and it was in stock.You need to ask about the backsplash and ends and cutting to miter joints, it's by the inch and can get expensive.

Designer kitchen with custom cabinets, premium stainless appliances, waterfall Carerra style quartz counters and backsplash.

@Al Pat I got quoted 1,060 for a 102 inch granite countertop with 4inch backsplash, sink, installation and installing the sink under the countertop.

Cost less than $500 to install updated lighting and backsplash.

The demo would consist of, removal of the following items:All flooring (tile & carpet)all base and casing 5-8 lighting fixtures2 bathroom mirrors 2 showers/tubs2 vanities2 toiletsall light switches/electrical coversKitchen cabinets and appliances (backsplash)5-6 interior doors5 ceiling fansblindsremoval old water heatervent coversAssume this is a completely vacant house, no trash, nothing in the yard.Now assume the home has a bunch of personal items in it that need to be trashed.