These simple guidelines will help get your project off the ground.
Time is relative, and when you’re remodeling your kitchen, it correlates directly to the amount of work needed. Simply replacing cabinets requires a kitchen remodel timeline while knocking down walls or building room additions necessitates a schedule that will be controlled by your contractor.
Establishing a clear remodel timeline when planning your project is crucial for staying organized and minimizing disruptions during installation. While replacing cabinets may take a few weeks, a full-scale kitchen remodel can span several months from the time you begin shopping until the last contractor leaves. A well-defined remodel timeline helps you coordinate tasks, set realistic expectations, and prepare for critical milestones like material selection, inspections, and installations.
These articles will help you understand the ends and outs of the cabinet project process.
Plan Your Project
Measuring, budgeting, working with a designer… we have tips to get you going.
Measuring a Room for Cabinets
Here is a simple guide outlining the tools you’ll need, instructions on measuring for cabinets, and some important tips to remember.
Budget Calculator
Setting a budget is key to successful project planning and eliminating surprises. We make it easy to estimate with a couple of key questions that will result in impactful cost areas within your room.
Budget Tips
Here we’ll show you how to budget for the different needs of a kitchen remodel project.
Before You Meet with a Kitchen or Bath Designer
Before you meet with a kitchen or bath design professional, make sure you’ve considered your answers to these three questions.
Working With Your Designer
While each designer has their own style and process, there are a few basics we’ve outlined for you, including things you can prepare to ensure the first designer meeting is a productive one.
Getting Ready for Construction
You’ve dreamed, designed, and planned. Now it’s time for the installation to begin. Here are some helpful ideas for weathering the construction phase of your project.
Preparing for Construction
Mess is inevitable during construction, but with the right planning, you can minimize the impact on the rest of your home.
Living Through the Remodel
Bathroom and kitchen remodeling is stressful. After all, you are living in a construction zone. Here are some tips on how to survive.
Care and Maintenance
Keep your new investment looking beautiful and functioning efficiently with these helpful tips.
How to Adjust Hinges and Drawers
Over time, your cabinets may require adjustment to ensure proper alignment and function. If a door or drawer won’t close or seems “crooked,” adjusting the doors and drawers will fix both.
Cabinetry Care Guides
Keep your cabinetry looking great with our handy guides that tell you how to care for your cabinets, things to watch out for, and what to use for cleaning and adjustments.