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Kitchen Remodeling
Checklist: Are you Prepared
How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel the Right Way by
Using a Kitchen Remodeling Checklist
By: Mark J. Donovan
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A kitchen remodeling checklist is tantamount to having a successful kitchen
remodel. The most important element of a kitchen remodeling project, and for
any major home remodeling project for that matter, is hiring the right
contractor. Hiring the wrong contractor often leads to large cost overruns,
schedule delays, and major frustrations. In some cases it can even lead to
the project never being completed, and the contractor stealing from you by
buying excess materials for your project and them skimming the materials for
another job.
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Make no mistake. These types of problems are very common
when hiring the wrong contractor. Consequently, when
embarking on a kitchen remodeling project make sure to have
a kitchen remodeling checklist that includes a thorough
process of hiring the right kitchen remodeling contractor.
The kitchen remodeling checklist should include a sequence
of tasks that should be performed in order to achieve a
successful outcome. I say sequence because a specific order
in working through a kitchen remodeling project is
essential. If you don’t follow the proper steps you will
inevitably spend more time and money, and go through more
headaches and hassles completing your kitchen remodel.
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At the top of your kitchen remodeling checklist should be
defining the objectives of your kitchen remodel, e.g. what
do you want to achieve with your new kitchen in regards to
features and space, how much money do you want to spend on
it, and when do you want it completed. Answering these three
basic questions will help you to establish a top level
budget and timeline for completing the project.
Next in the kitchen remodeling checklist process is to
develop a set of kitchen design plans and key elements that
you want to incorporate into it.
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For most homeowners it makes sense to work with a
professional kitchen designer as they can provide you with
wonderful tips on the latest kitchen cabinetry and
countertop features, and can actually generate the detailed
kitchen design plans for you.
After coming up with a kitchen design plan you can then
begin to search out for the right kitchen remodeling
contractor for your project. Often the kitchen designer can
help out in this process as well. Whatever you do in regards
to hiring a kitchen remodeling contractor, make sure to
check several of their references for each prospective
contractor, view pictures of their complete projects, and if
at all possible, go out and visit one of their most recently
completed projects. Also, make sure that they are a licensed
kitchen remodeling contractor in your state and that they
are properly insured. Finally, keep in mind that the more
thorough a contractor’s bid is, the more likely it is
accurate in cost and schedule. Look for quality bids to
include detailed schedules and bill of materials.
Once your kitchen remodeling plans are in place and you know what the expected
costs are for your project, visit your local building inspector to pull any
necessary permits. Not pulling the necessary permits could cost you greatly in
terms of steep fines and hassles.
With permits in hand you can then begin to do the actual kitchen remodeling
work. A well planned out kitchen remodeling project should only take a
couple of weeks to complete.
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During the actual remodeling phase, make sure to talk with your contractor
regularly, e.g. once a day, to see if there are any issues that need to be
addressed and that the project is on track for completing on time.
By following this top level kitchen remodeling checklist your chances of a
successful kitchen remodel should be much higher. Enjoy your new kitchen!
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Kitchen
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The
Kitchen Remodeling Bid Sheet
will help ensure that your kitchen remodeling project goes smoothly and you get
the finished kitchen you are
looking for. In addition, it will help to ensure that your remodeled kitchen will be accomplished on time and on budget.
How to Finance your Kitchen Remodeling Project -
can help provide funds for your new home improvement project if financing is
required.
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