You end up buying, new HVAC, paint, drywall (maybe), electrical fixtures, kitchen cabinets (maybe), flooring, and appliances.The law actually protects the person that follows it.

These workers will be able to do some tasks on their own without the guidance of a licensed contractor, such as installing flooring, cabinets, countertops and fixtures, landscaping, texturing, painting and doing patching work or light repairs.

I'm looking along the lines of plain stained concrete, $3 psf tile/carpet etc and nice box store cabinets not a glitzy custom project.

I'm looking along the lines of plain stained concrete, $3 psf tile/carpet etc and nice box store cabinets not a glitzy custom project.

New bathroom and cosmetic work needed only, Kitchen is in good shape, so I'm using the same cabinets and counter.

The listing boasted 'NEW' Kitchen & Bath and they were blinded by the clean white kitchen cabinets/tumbled marble backsplash and new vanity in the main bath that they didn't see how cheaply it was done.

The cabinets clearly say they are from 1970

Do you mind me asking about how much it cost to repaint the cabinets, put the tiles up underneath the cabinets and switching out the counter top?

Where we spend different amounts of money is the fit and finishes (windows, appliances, counters, tile, cabinets, fixtures, etc).  

There are several types of carpenters, framing, finish, cabinets, molding, trusses, furniture, etc.