Let's face it; kitchen remodeling is almost always done about 5 or 10 years after you wanted it done. In virtually every remodel we've ever done, the customer admitted that they wanted to start the project long ago, but kept putting it off because of some stressful situation or another.
No doubt, a kitchen remodeling project can be a source of stress. Before you even start you're stressing about things like the cost, agreeing on the best way to do the remodel, and how the new kitchen should look. That's a lot of stress!
An associate of mine once claimed that the only thing more stressful on a marriage than a kitchen remodeling project was a heart attack! While I can't verify the accuracy or validity of that claim, I readily admit that kitchen remodeling is a source of stress-causing influences on family life.
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I'm
of a firm belief that kitchen remodeling should be cause for
excitement! Stress may be an unavoidable byproduct of a remodel, but you
don't have to lose your marriage over it!
That's why I came up with the "6 Vital Principles" for enjoying your kitchen remodeling project:
Principle #1: Start with the end in mind
Always
have a good written design/plan. Regardless of whether your kitchen
remodeling project is very basic, or very complex, good plans will
ensure you get all the elements you want in your project. Plans are a
valuable communication tool that always reduce mistakes during the
project. Even if you have to pay a little extra for the design, starting
with a clear picture of the finished product will be well worth it.
Principle #2: Minimize your downtime
There's
no way around it. A major kitchen remodeling project inherently implies
downtime in your kitchen. Your family will be unable to use the kitchen
as a place to gather, cook, eat, do homework, etc. for a while. Since
there is no way to eliminate the downtime, you want to reduce it as much
as possible. Because cabinets require the most time to arrive after
ordering, never start demolition until cabinets have been delivered to
the warehouse. This should limit your downtime to no more than four
weeks.
Principle #3: Get out of town for a few days
The
construction part of most kitchen remodeling projects will take about a
month. That is a long time to deal with dust, strange people in your
home, not having the use of your kitchen, etc. At some point during the
project (after week two or three) get away for a long weekend. Your
project will survive without you, and you'll come back with enough juice
to see it through to the end.
Principle #4: Don't sweat the small stuff
To
borrow part of the title from Richard Carlson's book: Don't Sweat the
Small Stuff! Mistakes will happen on your kitchen remodeling project.
Period. End of Statement. Recognize upfront that mistakes will happen
and recognize that an experienced remodeling contractor knows how to
minimize and correct mistakes.
Principle #5: Approach mistakes with the right attitude
Until
the final sign-off, your remodeling project is a work in progress. When
you see something that was done incorrectly, or simply missed, approach
it with the following attitude: "I noticed X last night when I got
home. You probably saw it too, but just in case you hadn't seen it yet I
wanted to bring it up." A kitchen remodeling professional will jump at
the opportunity to correct whatever was done incorrectly and will
respond to your positive attitude with a desire to make your day (and
project) even better.
Principle #6: Hire a professional
Have
you ever tackled a home improvement project (like replacing a toilet)
and about a third of the way into the project wish you had paid someone
else to do it? Now multiply that feeling by about a billion and you'll
know what it's like to tackle your own kitchen remodeling project. Even
if you hire tradesmen and manage their work, you're increasing your
stress-load to catastrophic levels! Hire a professional you can trust to
manage the construction and give you a dynamite finished product!
Ignore
the critics; kitchen remodeling is supposed to be exciting! I've had
multiple customers shed tears of joy during and after the project.
Follow these 6 vital tips, beat the stress, keep your marriage in tact,
and enjoy your kitchen for decades to come!
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