How to prep for a kitchen remodel

  

There are many reasons to remodel your kitchen. Maybe you want to increase your sale value, or maybe you just don’t want to keep looking at the bright pink wall anymore. Whatever the case, remodeling a kitchen is a huge feat, especially if you are currently living in the space. It isn’t as simple as snapping baseboard heater covers into place. It takes a lot of work. Here are some things you need to consider before starting your kitchen remodel.

DIY or Contractor?

The first thing you want to decide is if you are going to do the work or if you want to hire a contractor. Though it can be work managing a contractor for the job, having one does make it a lot easier on you. For simple jobs, such as painting or adding a backsplash, you may be able to do the work yourself and save some money. For large remodels where you are completely tearing it out and replacing everything, you may want to consider getting a contractor to help. If you choose to do it yourself, it is important to have professionals come in and check the plumbing and electrical, especially if you are moving them.

How much should you do?

It all depends on your purpose for the remodel. If you are doing it to increase your home value, you should do the least amount of work possible that will increase your home value as much as possible. Simply upgrading your appliances or painting the cabinets can have a huge affect on the value without you having to put a lot of work or money into it. If it is for your own pleasure, however, it makes more sense to just do it all and do it right. This is something you definitely need to decide in preparation for the remodel.

Where are you going to eat?

A simple paint job might keep you out of your kitchen for a couple of days while a big one could keep you out for months. If you are going to remodel your kitchen, you have to decide where you are going to eat during the process. You won’t have a workable kitchen, so it will be difficult making meals, and you may need to eat out more often. It is already a huge toll on your family to have construction in a house you are living in, but it is even worse if you aren’t prepared to spend a lot of extra money on fast food or lose that time you normally spent every day in your kitchen.

Do you want high-end finishes?

Finishes are a huge part of a kitchen remodel, and picking the wrong ones could hurt the overall look of the room drastically. They can also be the biggest spending point if you get really high end ones. This is an important thing you’ll need to decide. If you do need to save money on the remodel, this is a great place to look because there are a lot of lower cost alternatives out there to use that still look great.

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