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Kitchen remodeling projects can increase the functionality and value of your home. However, it can be difficult to stay out of such an essential room for as long as it takes to complete the work. By planning ahead and doing the following, you can minimize both downtime and inconvenience.

How to Get Ready for Your Kitchen Remodeling Contractors

1. Set Up a Temporary Kitchen

Clear your kitchen of belongings prior to your contractor’s arrival. Not only will this allow them to jump right into work, but it will also protect your dishes.

However, instead of boxing all of your kitchenware up, select the most useful pieces and set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house, such as in the living room or basement. You can do a lot with a microwave, mini-fridge, plates, and basic cutlery. 

2. Keep Pets & Kids Away

Kids and pets will naturally want to see what’s going on. They could be a distraction to the kitchen remodeling professionals or wind up accidentally hurting themselves. Therefore, close off this area with pet gates or by locking doors.

Try to schedule remodeling on days when your children are at school or schedule a playdate for them at a friend’s house. Drop a pet off at doggy day care or, for larger projects, consider short-term pet boarding.

kitchen remodeling3. Stock Up On Non-Perishables

You’ll still need to eat and pack school lunches, so purchase plenty of non-perishable snacks. Peanut butter, cured meat, nuts, crackers, and similar foods are especially useful.

Try dining in the backyard. If you have a grill or camping stove, warm up food on it. This will add an element of fun to your construction experience.

4. Schedule a Dumpster Rental

If you’re tearing out cabinets or ripping up flooring, you’re going to need a place for all the debris to go. Most contractors will recommend renting a dumpster. Companies conveniently drop these off on your property days in advance and will pick them up when the project is done.

 

Interested in updating your home? GoodeGuy Construction is backed by over 25 years of experience and is proud to serve residents of Lincoln, NE. Their skilled team offers kitchen and bathroom remodeling, siding, window, and roof installation, and even room additions. Explore their full scope of services online. Call (402) 435-6893 to schedule a design consultation.

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