The lowboys in place currently are either in those metal cabinet enclosures or just sitting in the kitchen next to the countertop. 

Get a tailgate truck spreader for parking and driveways and a sidewalk spreader as well.

If the existing porch is less than six feet from an interior lot line, the enclosure shall be a minimum of one hour rated construction, if in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. (3) Replacement porches shall be designed to meet all load criteria for new construction.

Ripped out an old aluminum awning & enclosure on the back patio.  

Roof & parapet replacement and rear enclosure reconstruction in one, major foundation issues in the other. 

My in-laws used to have a tub and shower combination with a sliding accordion-like shower enclosure.

Look at FEMA  "Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures".

Even, and I could not make this up if I tried; the trash bins were stylishly fenced in in latticed enclosures!

So here is how I would set this up: Kitchen: Appliances - $6,000 Cabinets - $10,000Countertop - $70-110/sqftSink - $1,500Faucet - $500Cab pulls - $500 (or $6-10/pull) Install - $2,000Flooring: Floor product (unfinished): (expect to pay 4 - 10 dollars per board foot for anything quality) Floor finishing (sanding, coating etc) roughly $3/Sq ft (as long as you are using a standard coating (polyurethane) if you want to go higher end with an oil or stain expect this to jump to 4-5/sq ft Bathrooms:Demo: $/hour x expected hours Underlayment: Schulter Shower System (approx: 500/shower enclosure) Tile/grout/thinset: 6-10 sq/ftInstall: $3-6 sq/ft Lighting and Electric: (pricing includes installation)   Switches: approx $30/switch  (this assumes a mid range Leviton 3-way dimmer) Outlets: $10 (TR Leviton duplex, GFI where needed and duplex/USB combo in Kitchen Island and a few choice locations) Lighting:Surface mount approx $150/fixtureCan: approx. $250/fixture (assuming old work install by electrician)A little more on why I do it this way: Kitchen: You can figure out exactly how much your kitchen is going to cost before you start.

Build up to your demolition days and custom glass shower enclosures :)You are correct on the money side of things.