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10 Tips To Get You Through Your Kitchen Remodel |
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Most everyone wants a new kitchen but few people realize the
work and inconvenience that goes into a kitchen remodel. A big
remodel can take months and you won't have access to the room
while the work is going on. While this can be a trying time,
once you have your beautiful new kitchen in place it will be
well worth it!
Here's some tips to get you through the remodel and on to your
new kitchen:
1. You will need to set up a temporary kitchen in another part
of the house. Make sure it is a convenient location with have
access to water and a space to keep food cold as well as a place
to heat up meals. Sometimes portable appliances like a crock pot
or electric frying pan and a small dorm fridge and microwave
work good for a temporary arrangement if you will be replacing
your old appliances.
2. Make sure you really think about how long the job will take.
Most jobs run take longer than expected. This can be frustrating
for everyone, so it's in your best interest to set a realistic
date and that way you won't be disappointed.
3. Make sure you know what you are going to reuse. Whether you
do some of the work yourself or hire it out make sure that it is
very clear what things are going to be reused. The cabinets,
counter tops and flooring can become damaged during a remodel
and if you are planning on reusing them this can be a |
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huge
problem and expense. Remember to be careful around these
reusable items.
4. Make sure you seal off the room properly so you don't get
dust and debris all over the house. If you have hired someone to
do the job, they will probably know just what to do but if you
are doing it yourself, invest in some plastic sheeting and make
sure you secure it around the doorways as good as possible.
5. Get everything out of the kitche. Box up everything that will
not be used in your temporary kitchen. Label the boxes and store
them out of the way.
6. Remove anything that isn't nailed or screwed down. This
includes drawers, lazy susans, spice racks, wall clocks,
ornaments, etc. Place a protective cover over anything that must
remain in place while you work.
7. Make arrangements for the removal of any refuse that may
accumulate during the remodeling. if you must rent a dumpster,
do so in plenty of time or have a pick up truck on hand for
hauling the rubbish to the dump. if you plan to salvage the old
cabinetry for a workshop or donation to a charitable cause, have
a place ready for them to go as you take them out of your work
area.
8. Think safety and remember to turn off all utilities b efore
removing any major appliances, turn off all utilities. This can
be done at the individual shut off valves for gas and water. If
there
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are no shut off valves, you will have to turn off the main
valve. The main gas valve is usually located near the gas meter.
Remember that, once you turn off the gas to the whole house, ALL
pilot lights will have to be relit before they will work again.
Without careful planning you may find yourself without hot water
when you're ready to clean up after a hard day's work.
9. In older homes, the wiring may have been modified over the
years and it may not be clear which circuits or fuses control
specific areas. If you are unsure, turn off the main power or
get professional assistance. Never take a chance with
electricity! In addition, tape over the breakers so they won't
be turned on inadvertently. If you plan on upgrading your
electrical system and adding new outlets and fixtures, it will
be necessary to dismantle all existing outlets and fixtures.
10. Remove all light bulbs. Then, dismantle each fixture by
using a screwdriver to unscrew the plate and the receptacle and
pull the receptacle out of the box. Put wire nuts on any exposed
wires for the interim. The bare copper wire is the ground and
does not need to be capped.
About the author:
Lee Dobbins writes for A Kitchen
Decorating Idea where you can find more tips on kitchen
remodeling and decorating on a budget.
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