Preparing for having your kitchen re-done

Having your kitchen re-done is great once it is finally complete, as long as you find reputable contractors to help. But the process of construction, having to get personal loans Jackson if you need more money and preparing for them to come into your home requires some planning and homework. Here are some of the steps you need to take for a better-run project.

 

Talk to the contractor

This is a 2-way conversation, you can give them expectations, arriving on time, cleaning up, schedule and such, but they will have expectations for you as well. Payments on time, making swift decisions so that delays are less likely and such. This will make the process more pleasant for the contractor and for yourself and you will not begrudge spending personal loans Jackson on them. Some things you should talk about include;

 

●     Being polite to neighbors

●     Not blocking the street

●     Having regular updates

●     How long the project will last

●     How to avoid delays

●     What can be done to control dust

●     The handling of any debris

●     If there are areas of the home you do not want anyone to enter

●     If you have to leave the house how long will it be for

●     Whether they will be working on Saturdays and what hours they will work

 

Are you in charge of having items on site when the work begins?

Sometimes the contractor handles everything including bringing in materials and features. But sometimes a homeowner chooses to buy things with their personal loans Marlboro and then just hires someone to put them in. Make sure items are there ready so they are not waiting around for things as delay adds to the cost.

 

Have a temporary space to use as a kitchen

If you are staying in the home having a place you can feed prep and cook will be necessary. It might be just somewhere you can boil the kettle and keep the milk and some snacks and then you are going to order out. Or you might plan to actually do some proper cooking. You could have an outdoor kitchen set up that includes a grill. You will want a spare fridge or your fridge moved to the temporary space. Perhaps a camping stove and a table. Think about having somewhere for food preparation with a chopping board, space for the microwave, a place to store food like a clear plastic bin, and utensils and such.

 

Clearing out the old kitchen

Before work can begin the cabinets all need to be emptied. Food and items you will use in the temporary kitchen can go there. Other things you will not need yet can be boxed up out the way, making sure they are well labeled. It is a good chance to get de-cluttered and donate or throw out some things as well.

 

Conclusion

Many homeowners take out personal loans Marlboroand elsewhere to pay for projects and jobs around the home. Once you have the money and have done the preparation work you are ready to get started.