How Don and Gigi Maurizio spent the money on their Rosarito Beach remodel:
Construction
Demolition: $3,000
Scraping textured plaster walls: $500 (labor)
Staining beams: $500 (labor)
Cabinets: $7,200 (materials)
Tankless hot-water system and connections: $1,800 (materials)
Tile for floor, patio, shower and bath countertop, including grout: $7,700 (materials)
Granite countertop in kitchen: $2,000 (materials and labor)
Tube-type skylights for bathrooms: $500 (materials)
Glass block for windows, shower: $250 (materials)
Exterior doors, windows, screens: $2,000 (materials and labor)
Interior doors and hardware: $2,100 (materials)
Mirrors, mirrored closet doors: $700 (materials and labor)
Closet shelving systems: $300 (materials)
Sinks, toilets: $1,000 (materials)
Plumbing fixtures: $900 (materials)
Lighting, bathroom fans: $1,900 (materials)
Forced-air heater, ductwork and specialized vent covers: $2,000 (materials and labor)
Window coverings, shutters: $1,000 (materials)
Appliances: $3,200 (materials)
Fireplace gas logs and propane adapter: $340 (materials and labor)
Change/move plumbing and gas lines: $1,200 (materials and labor)
New electrical wiring, outlets and switches: $1,100 (materials and labor)
Painting: $1,500 (materials and labor)
Additional labor: $5,000
Miscellaneous and hardware: $5,200
Related costs
Duty fees to declare items at the border: $1,000
Gasoline/insurance for weekly trips: $4,000
Termite fumigation: $200
Lodging until condo was habitable: $2,000
Furniture and electronics: $6,800
TOTAL: $66,890