A kitchen remodeling project can boost your property value and make you fall in love with your home all over again, but it does put one of the most important rooms in your house out of commission. Eating out for every meal can quickly ruin your budget, so you’ll need to find ways to prepare meals while the countertop is being installed and new appliances are brought in. Here are a few tips for feeding the family while your kitchen is being updated.

How to Prepare Meals During a Kitchen Renovation

1. Set Up a Temporary Kitchen

If you have a sink in a laundry room or a utility closet, consider setting up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in your house. Your kitchen remodeling contractor can help by bringing in cabinets after they’ve been removed and setting up a piece of plywood to serve as a counter. A toaster oven, microwave, or hot plate should give you the ability to prepare simple meals until the renovation is finished.

2. Ask to Use a Friend’s Kitchen

A friend or neighbor may be willing to let you use their kitchen, so take the chance to prepare meals for several days at once. If your appliances have been taken out of your kitchen, consider investing in a small refrigerator or deep freezer to store your premade meals.

3. Get Disposable Dishes

Kitchen remodeling curtails your meal prep, but also makes cleanup a challenge. Extensive renovations may involve taking out your dishwasher or turning off the plumbing, so stock up on paper plates and disposable utensils unless your temporary kitchen has a sink.

For over 30 years, Vanderbilt Construction Services has helped St. Louis, MO, homeowners bring their kitchen remodeling dreams to life. Their team prides itself on delivering stylish, functional, beautiful designs, executed to the highest degree of craftsmanship. Visit their website or Facebook page to see some samples of their work, or call (314) 570-1908 to discuss your kitchen remodeling plans with a talented designer today.