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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]op here. A few answers to questions:

1. the house is a sfh, 2000 sq ft worth about $500K without the kitchen remodel, so $50K (10% of house value) to me is really the very top of what should be spent on any one reno. I don't have delusions about the resale value and would be doing this largely for family enjoyment. I can't imagine the redone kitchen would add more than $10-15K to the value.
2. Here is what the $50K includes: 
-Kitchen is 12X20, so on the larger size. I'm not sure of the linear feet of cabinets exactly, but I would guess at least 60 feet (counting uppers and lowers separately). In addition to pull and replace, adding a 6 foot island and built in desk area/shelves. Cabinets are semi-custom upgraded to all plywood (no MDF).
-No appliances are being moved
-Grade A/B granite countertops
-Hardwood floor installation in the 12X20 kitchen in addition to an adjacent foyer that is about 8X6
-Recessed lighting
-Painting and drywall

Most of the estimates have had between 2500-4000K just to demo the kitchen.[/quote]

Go to Home Depot with basic measurements and have them price out a few cabinets.  You don't need all plywood.  Just at the sides you will see and sink base.  No one will see the  insides and it is not worth the extra money.  We got ours from Just Cabinets as they were a little cheaper.  Buy your own cabinets.

Go directly to a few granite shops.  You can go to the huge warehouses and actually pick out the exact slab you want.  Much cheaper and more selection.  Plus its cool to see the slabs.

Call an electrician directly and do it directly.  Better quality work too.  We just used Yi Chang off Yelp (he's in Silver Spring) and he is wonderful.

Hire a handyman to remove the cabinets if you cannot.  You may be able to find someone off Craig's List if the old ones are ok for free in exchange for the cabinets.  Or, remove them and do a bulk pick up or craig's list/freecycle or donate them.

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