How A Kitchen Remodeling Project Should Work
You have decided to make the plunge and begin to plan
your kitchen remodeling project. There are so many questions
and you’re not sure where to start. There are some steps you
should follow to help you survive what is probably the most
intense home improvement project you will ever embark on.
So where do you start? One decision that comes
first is who is going to be doing the project. If you are
thinking of making this a do it yourself project, take a
long hard look before diving in. A full kitchen remodel
requires a tremendous amount of different types of skills.
Beside the obvious trade skills of carpentry, plumbing,
electrical there is the organizational skills and decision
making ability. If you intend to do the project as a couple
make sure your relationship can withstand the stress. A
beautiful kitchen doesn't outweigh a happy marriage.
The key to a smooth kitchen remodel can be summed up in
one word, Planning! If that didn't sink in, read that last
sentence again. I can't stress strongly enough how important
the planning stages are in a kitchen remodel. There are a
hundred reasons not to rush into a project like this. If
everything goes perfectly while installing a new kitchen, it
is still rather trying. Add some speed bumps into the mix
and it turns into a pull out you hair experience. You will
need to do as much as possible in order to not leave
anything out. Read all you can find on the subject, visit
forums, look in magazines for ideas and talk to your friends
and family who have already took the plunge.
Learn what to expect during your Kitchen Remodel
A modern kitchen today is a large investment of money.
Cabinets and appliances are a major part of that expense.
These are amongst the first decisions you will need to make.
Even before you see a kitchen designer consider your
alternatives when it comes to color and style of the
cabinets. This will give you a base to start from. There are
countless cabinet companies and different quality cabinets.
When you finally get to a showroom that is the time to begin
down the road of how much and how good a cabinet you want
and can afford.
That brings up another important issue in the planning
stages, a budget. You will need to determine what the total
budget your willing to spend on this project. Without making
a budget the price can quickly escalate out of control. A
kitchen project that started at an affordable $15,000
without budget parameters can quickly turn into an $80,000
renovation. This will likely end in frustration and no new
kitchen. Set the limits early and then work within those
limits. When you have your spending limit figured out take
off a percentage for unforeseen costs. They will almost
always come about at some point. At least 15% in my
estimation should be allotted for cost overruns, and that is
pretty conservative.
If you do decide to do the project yourself or become
your own GC, make sure you will have the time to do it. In
most kitchens, especially in homes with children, not having
a kitchen is a major inconvenience. A husband, who drags his
feet getting a new kitchen installed, will find himself in
the doghouse faster than fido after he chews up the couch!
The best advice I can give you is to do your homework. There
is so much great info available on the internet today that
it isn't too difficult.
About Author: Paul Forte has been involved in hundreds
of kitchen renovations and remodels. To learn more and
find out what to expect during your Kitchen Remodel view
this page: Kitchen Remodeling Tips and Advice
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