If your kitchen is looking a bit outdated, it might be time to contact a home builder about upgrading. However, as this is probably one of your most used rooms, you’ll need to make special preparations before they arrive. The guide below will help you work around not having a kitchen for a while.

Create a Stand-in Kitchen

Find out when the home builders plan on starting the remodel. This will give you some time to set up a make-shift kitchen elsewhere in your home, preferably somewhere that offers sink access. Although you might not have access to the normal set of appliances during this time, you can still create meals by relocating the microwave and substituting items like a griddle and convection oven. You can also see about renting a mini refrigerator for this time.

Think Differently About the Way You Cook

To minimize how much cooking or eating out you have to do during this time, you can also prepare numerous meals before the home builders begin work. Many food prepping sites contain recipes that are great for making ahead of time and heating up throughout the following week. If the remodel is going to take longer than this, look for meals that can easily be made with the smaller appliances.

If you want to reduce the amount of alternative cooking and cleaning up you have to do in your temporary kitchen, swap to biodegradable plates, cups, and utensils and stock up on non-perishable snacks. This will help minimize your stress during the home builders’ takeover and ensure you can quickly grab something to eat. Also, no matter what type of food you rely on during this time, make sure to keep it in a sealed container to prevent spoiling or dust contamination.

Whether you are looking to remodel a kitchen or custom build a home from scratch, contact the experts at Comia Home Builders in O’Fallon, MO. They provide specialized design and construction services for St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. Call the home builders today at (314) 575-0521 to discuss your remodeling project, and visit their website to learn more about their services.