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Re-Modeling Kitchen Tips
To increase the usability and beauty of your kitchen as well as add value to your home, remodeling your kitchen is a good way. Before you start buying supplies for your kitchen re-model you should create a checklist.
1 – Information That I Need
The first step on your checklist should be “Information That I Need.” The items under this category should include things like: what permits do I need, what safety precautions do I need to take, what DIY manuals are available, etc. This part of the checklist will help you during the planning phase of your kitchen re-model.
2 – My Kitchen Goals
The second step on your kitchen re-modeling checklist should include items that relate to what your remodeling goals are.
3 – What Changes Need to Be Made
This step on your re-modeling checklist will need to focus on the specific changes that you want to make to your kitchen. This section of the list will help you determine what materials you will need to buy and what professional help you will need to hire. Sample items that can be found under this heading include: update appliances, re-tile the backsplash, put in wood floors, build a center island, and re-route gas line for gas range. 
4 – What Materials Do I Need to Buy
This list should include items that you will need for your remodel. Remember to include the items that will be needed to install your appliances, flooring, and backsplash, as well as hardware. Some of the items that may be found under this heading include: dishwasher, sink, faucet, tubing, nail, bolts, screws, washers, range top, tile, hard wood planks, flooring underlayment, adhesive, calking, calking gun, grout, spatula, grouting tool, tile cutter, wood, wood glue, refrigerator, freezer, wine cooler, etc.
5 – What Professional Do I Need to Hire
This category will help you to identify the projects that you can’t handle yourself. For example you will probably need a plumber, an electrician, and someone who has experience working with gas lines if you are planning an extensive re-model. You may want to include phone numbers and referral information under this heading.
6 – Budget and Time Table
Under this heading you will want to address your budgeting duties. You will also want to include a tentative time table for your re-modeling project. You can adjust this schedule as the work progresses.
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