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4 Steps to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel

| May 29, 2020

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Redoing a kitchen can make the space more functional and increase the value of your home in both a personal and financial sense. However, before you allow contractors to start working on your kitchen, you need to do some work to ensure the process runs smoothly. Here’s a step-by-step guide on preparing for a kitchen remodel.

How to Get the Kitchen Ready for Remodeling

1. Do a Purge

There are likely items in your kitchen drawers and cabinets that you rarely use. Before beginning the kitchen remodel, go through the entire kitchen and get rid of items that aren’t needed. Consider selling them in a yard sale or donating them to a charity. This will make organizing the space much easier once the project’s finished.

2. Protect the Floors

If you’re not planning to replace the kitchen flooring, it’s important to protect it from damage. Contractors will be moving heavy objects around, possibly causing cracks and other damage. Lay carpet scraps over the floor before the contractors arrive.

3. Pack Dishes & Other Items

Remove everything that’s not attached to the walls before work begins. Box up your dishes, pots, and other items and store them in a safe place, like a spare bedroom. Doing so will make room for the remodeling project and protect your items from damage.

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4. Buy Easy Foods

During a remodel, you might not have access to the kitchen for weeks. This is a good time to stock up on foods that don’t require a stove or oven to cook, such as pre-made salads and wraps. Consider setting up a microwave in a separate room so that you can warm up frozen meals. If the weather’s nice, fire up the grill for a backyard barbecue.

If you want to remodel your kitchen, turn to the professionals at Perspective Cabinetry & Design in Saint Louis, MO. The company has been helping homeowners complete their bathroom and kitchen remodel projects for over 20 years. Whether you want to install new cabinets or a kitchen island, they have the skills and equipment to revamp your space exactly as you envision it. For more information about their services, call (314) 716-3525 or visit their website.

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