Kitchen Remodel
Put a Kitchen Remodel on Your List of Home Projects
Many home projects are done by homeowners on weekends, but some of them are ambitious enough to be worthy of professional attention. There are several reasons for this. The size and scope of the project are some of the main ones, but another is to ensure that everything looks great. A kitchen remodel is one of the ones that has all of these elements.
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The first part of a kitchen remodel is the removal of the old kitchen elements. This isn't a matter of simple demolition. Instead, plumbing has to be turned off, and any wired-in appliances need to be safely disconnected. Depending on how the plumbing was done, this may not be as easy as just turning a valve. If there was a lot of home-done work completed prior to this project, many out-of-code surprises can await.
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Next, the area has to be prepared for its new look. Repairs to the subfloor, joists, and other elements are often needed. Kitchens have a lot of water present, and leaks may have caused rot that has to be found and fixed.
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Finally, it's time for the part of the kitchen remodel that everyone thinks about when planning such a project. New appliances, new tile, new countertops, and more are installed.
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A contractor's help is important at all stages. The professional will be able to spot any trouble at the initial removal stage, and will install everything in a code-compliant way at the end. He will also ensure that everything looks professional, so no one will assume that it was one of those home projects that get done during your time off of work. Then, you'll be glad to show people the results of your newly-remodeled kitchen!
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