It ain't scope creep when you are writing the check

We have added / upgraded some things in this project because we want to. We accept the budget increases because they make sense and we would kill ourself if we did not take the opportunity. They are considerable when you look at them in a list (may be missing some).

• Professional range style from regular GE Profile / Kenmore Elite type
• Tearing out paneling and sheetrocking half of the kitchen
• Adding two additional HVAC vents in the kitchen in the peninsula (summertime has made it hot in the kitchen)
• Adding a vent in the adjacent study addition, which is not currently ventilated - added square footage
• Relocating electrical panel, which means
• Adding a pantry and fridge top cabinets
• Seating at the peninsula, instead of just a cooking prep surface

I am sure I am forgetting some, but you get the idea. I think it is a sound investment. We looked at current realty listings in our area. There is nothing that I would trade our house for, even houses that cost $30k-$50k more than ours did.