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Explain two disadvantages of using modular kitchens.
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Solution
- They are expensive since the manufacturing costs are high.
- The modem techniques used in the hardware cannot be easily repaired by local contractors who are not skilled with modular fittings.
- It needs to be cleaned often to maintain a fresh appearance.
- Since it is prefabricated, last-minute adjustments cannot be made.
- The design trends of modular kitchens keep changing very fast, and hence, one type of kitchen may look outdated after a few years.
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