How To Survive Kitchen Remodeling
Projects
You have decided to make the plunge and begin to plan your
kitchen
remodeling project for your New Jersey home. 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.
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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