How to Prepare for a Kitchen Renovation

Close your eyes and picture this scenario: You’re a week away from a huge kitchen renovation, and the thought of living without the most-used room in your home can be … terrifying? Inconvenient? Worrisome? All of the above? Even planning to prepare for a kitchen renovation can be tumultuous and expensive. But if you plan according, waiting for your new kitchen will be an absolute breeze.
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear at Edgewood Cabinetry is, “How long will my kitchen remodel take?” To be perfectly honest, it takes as long as it needs to. Along the way, we communicate efficiently and effectively with everyone involved to make sure your project stays on time and on budget.
What can you do ahead of time? For one thing, setting up a ‘temporary kitchen’ in a spare room, garage or basement would be ideal. A few of your old cabinets should also be moved, along with small appliances and any oft-used cutlery. Beyond that we also recommend:

• Getting any and all permits ahead of time. You should consult your local building department or zoning office for an answer on whether a permit is needed, especially for electrical work, plumbing modifications, and more. Here at Edgewood Cabinetry, we can help you through this process and answer any questions you might have.
• Establishing a budget that should stretch through the estimated time frame for the remodel. Making some big meals ahead of time and freezing them in single-meal portions is one option. Another is to offer a friend or family member your culinary services in exchange for using their kitchen.
• Emptying out all storage shelves, cabinets and closets that will be demolished prior to the remodel starting. In the event you won’t be moving and/or saving old cabinetry and storage solutions, Edgewood Cabinetry can recommend a range of options to suit your needs.
• Putting aside essentials (aka ‘everyday items’) like your coffee pot, can opener, and more. Think disposable for cups, plates and silverware. Use see-through plastic bags to pack these items for the move back into your new kitchen. This will make them easier to unpack once the remodel is finished.

A little planning will go a long way to help ease the worry during what will hopefully be just a short period of disruption. Planning for these temporary hassles can help get you to the point where you’ll love your kitchen for a lifetime!  Contact us to learn more!