4br/3ba SFR1900+ sqftLot: 6,655 sqftBuilt: 1988Location: Palmdale, CA (Far East side, Think 50th and Ave R) - 60mi Northeast of LANeeds $50K renovations (big ticket items - Kitchen: refinish cabinets (not replace), stone counters, tile backsplash, faucets, appliances, tile flooring, recessed lighting - Master Bath: Stone (or less expensive alternative) counters, recessed lighting, new double mirrors, double faucets, glass shower enclosure, new tub, new toilet, tile flooring, replace broken windows - Back Patio: Refresh and replace all rotted wood on patio cover; paint) -- Main level: laminate wood flooring -- Upper level: Carpet throughout) - Roof Good, Plumbing good, HW Heater may need to be replaced, HVAC will need inspection and cleaning.

Maybe you think one backsplash would work better than the homeowner's preference or a modified kitchen layout would improve resale value. 

I am on section 8 and I have been in the same house for 20 years, done a lot of upgrades out of my pocket, such as glass tile backsplash, crown molding, new carpet and lots more, I am a clean freak and I take care of the house I'm in, my land lady loved me. unfortunately she passed away and the family wants to sell the house.

I would feel more comfortable hiring him if I was just looking for a handyman for small things like tile or backsplash or locks. 

The painting, the flooring, and the new countertop/backsplash will hopefully be done next week.The plumber will also be coming out next week to repair the shower valve that needs replacing that we mentioned above.General Maintenance worker:We had interviews for a general maintenance worker earlier this week and we are hoping he can start Monday/Tuesday of next week

With the exception of the property we recently sold, nothing in the comparable range has the amount of work or detail we have put into this particular property including an engineering report with $6,000 in warrantied foundation work, a new roof, completely replumbed under home replacing all cast iron piping, new electrical system installed, new flooring, new garage motors and doors and interior touches such as counter tops, backsplash, paint and finishes.  

There's still the nosing and the backsplash to do, but I like your idea!

.✅ Replaced cast iron plumbing to PEX ✅ Paint & LVP flooring✅ Brand new kitchen with granite countertops, shaker cabinets, backsplash, and stainless appliances✅ Brought the laundry from an exterior mechanical closet to inside the home✅ Full exterior refresh for curb appeal✅ Added a Tesla Wall Connector in the carport for at-home charging ⚡️ (ok, this one is just for me but is pretty cool) What was the outcome?

So everything in the house was new from windows, to curtains, curtain rods, appliances (a couple we never used) granite countertops, custom kitchen cabinets (beech wood - very hard wood)  fancy backsplash, doors, HIGH END custom trim, flooring the 33 cubic yards of concrete for patio/driveway etc.  

@John WilliamsonYes, depending on your contractor and what he does on a regular bases. kitchen design, cabinets backsplash counter tops, flooring what materials you would use and then when you look at a place you know what you need to do so then you can plug and play with your estimate of rehab.