Why do you hate your kitchen?
Before taking on a kitchen remodeling project you need to first figure out what about your current kitchen that you do not like. An easy way to do this is to wave a magic wand.
Continue ReadingBenefits of Professional Kitchen Remodeling
Many people consider the kitchen as the most important room in their home. It’s the place where the family gathers to break bread. It’s where visitors congregate to socialize. It’s basically the hub of most home activity. If your kitchen is outdated, with old appliances, scratched or cracked countertops, lackluster cabinets, limited space for cooking and eating–it may be time to consider remodeling.
Types of Interior and Exterior Construction Services
If you are a home or business owner, you will likely need a professional contractor to perform some types of interior or exterior repairs, renovations or remodeling services. There are various types of these construction services and all contractors may not perform all of them. We’re listing some of the more typical services here.
Interior Construction Services
Interior construction services can be defined as those within the interior confines of a building. They can include the following.
1. Bathroom Remodels
Bathroom remodels are a popular choice to improve the functionality and aesthetics of a home or business. Upgrading a bathroom with newer fixtures, colors, storage and other features can also be a great way to increase the value of your property as well.
2. Kitchen Remodels
Another great investment choice in your home is to have your kitchen remodeled. This can add more storage, make it more efficient and enjoyable and become the comfortable environment you want for you and your family and guests.
3. Basement Finishing
Why waste a great space by only using it for storage or laundry? Finishing your basement can add additional living space. You can gain additional bedrooms, family room, recreation room and more by getting your basement finished.
4. Interior Painting
A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference in any room! Tired of the same old “beige” walls? There are so many colors out there to choose from, you can have just about any shade you’re looking for. A reliable professional painter will do the job cleanly and quickly to get your walls and ceilings looking almost new.
Exterior Construction Services
These are those repairs and installations that occur on the outside of your home or business. They can include the following.
1. Decks and Patios
Having a beautiful living area outside is a plus! Adding a deck or patio to your home will allow you to enjoy the outdoors in a relaxed environment. Many different styles and features are available to meet your design needs and desires. Existing decks and patios can be extended to allow for more space to enjoy.
2. Roofs
A leaky or damaged roof can cause a lot of residual problems to a home or business. Contractors will inspect the roof to determine if repairs are sufficient or if an entire roof replacement is necessary.
3. Exterior Painting
If the paint on the outside of a home or business is peeling or faded, the entire building looks shabby. Hiring a professional to repaint it will renew the look and curb appeal.
4. Replacement Windows
Replacing older and inefficient windows in your home or business is an investment that can reap many benefits. Newer windows will be energy efficient and easier to keep clean. They’ll also add a more positive look to the exterior of the building.
Choosing a Construction Services Contractor
If you determine you need a professional for either interior or exterior construction services to your home or commercial building you will need to choose the contractor. Here are a few things to consider.
- They should be licensed, bonded and insured to perform the work in your area.
- How long have they been in business?
- Ask for references.
- Check credible review sites.
- Make sure they specialize in the work you need done.
- Are they a local business? Local contractors tend to be more trusted, especially if they’ve been around for years doing work in the community.
Choose Finnteriors for Your Interior or Exterior Construction Needs
Finnteriors Construction Services has over 30 years of experience in the home remodeling and construction business. We have several local, national, and international accreditations, and are full members of the following prestigious organizations:
- Home Builders Association
- National Association of Home Builders
- Building Owners and Managers Association International
- Building Owners and Managers Association of
- Louis
- Crawford Contractor Connection
- International Facility Management Association
- Metropolitan Fire Marshals Association
- Restoration Industry Association
Finnteriors is insured, licensed and bonded in all areas we service. Contact us today to find out how we can help you with any interior or exterior construction services project!
What to Expect with a Kitchen Remodel Design Process
So you’re thinking about having your kitchen remodeled or renovated. Perhaps you want to extend the room to enlarge it, or you want to upgrade cabinets, appliances and such. Or maybe you want to do both!
Whether it’s a small remodel or extensive renovation, it’s likely that you and your family will need to make some adjustments in your everyday life during the process. There are some things you should consider before embarking on this exciting but a bit chaotic journey.
Set a Budget
Before you even think about remodeling, you need to determine how much you can afford to spend on the renovation. And remember, there are usually unexpected expenses, so you need to allow room in the budget for that. A good rule of thumb is to expect to spend an additional 20% of what you think it will cost.
And don’t forget the “hidden” costs of surviving during the renovation process. Eating meals out can cost a lot more than cooking them at home. You’ll be buying more convenient supplies as well, like paper plates and utensils, since washing dishes will be a hardship.
There Will Be Mess
There will be strange men—and maybe women—in your home for weeks. There’s no getting around the fact that contractors will be trudging through your house and making lots of noise. You can map out a path for the contractors to walk from the entrance of your home to the kitchen. Placing old rugs or drop cloths along that path can decrease the amount of tracked dirt and debris throughout.
Another suggestion is to move any breakable or valuable items in the kitchen and adjoining rooms to a safer area. Contractors moving equipment and supplies, and causing vibrations installing kitchen amenities could cause damage to these items.
Set Up a Temporary Kitchen
Unless you’re fortunate enough to have another functional kitchen in your home, or can stay at a hotel or elsewhere during the renovation, you’ll need to set up an alternate space, preferably with a working sink, if possible. This space could be the utility room, laundry room or basement. Although your bathrooms have sinks, they aren’t great alternative kitchens, simply because you’d be competing with so many other necessary activities.
Before the contractor starts replacing all the cabinets and countertops, you may want to set aside a couple cabinets to use in your alternate kitchen.
If you have an extra “beer box” refrigerator in your home, you can use it temporarily to keep perishable items for quick breakfasts, lunches and even dinners.
Find Alternatives to Meal Preparation
Your refrigerator, stove and dishwasher may be non-functional during the remodeling process so you’ll need to make other arrangements for meals. Although occasionally eating out is an option, it can be expensive if you do so for the entire duration.
Here are some creative ways you can avoid, or at least decrease the expense of restaurants:
- You can cook a lot of foods on a barbecue grill; especially of the renovation is taking place during nice weather.
- If you have a camping stove, you can cook some items on there as well. If you don’t own one, maybe you can borrow one or buy one secondhand.
- Clip coupons for restaurants, so that if you do eat out, it won’t cost as much.
- Use the kitchen of a friend, neighbor or family member. To pay them back, make a meal for them too!
- If you will have the use of a freezer during remodeling, cook meals ahead of time and freeze. You can take them out to thaw and microwave.
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Planning a Kitchen Remodel
If you are seriously considering getting your kitchen remodeled, it’s wise to prepare ahead to continue to have a reasonably functioning home during the construction process. The more you can anticipate, the less stress you’ll have during the process.
Did you know the typical kitchen remodel can take anywhere from four to eight weeks? That’s a considerable amount of time to be without the room where you and your family spend the most time. And most of us can’t afford to stay in a hotel or impose on friends and relatives during the entire remodeling process. The following tips may help you plan ahead so you can survive during your kitchen remodel.
1. Preparing meals
It would get very expensive eating out for eight weeks wouldn’t it? Not to mention the inconvenience and extra calories of restaurant food. To allow for meal prep during construction, you may want to set up a temporary room or area. It should be within easy access to kitchen appliances, if possible. You can use table tops as preparation areas.
Stock up on healthy, quick meals and snacks. If you have a freezer and microwave, you might want to think about preparing meals prior to the start of the remodel, then heating them up as needed. You can also use small, more portable cooking appliances, like a crock pot, electric frying pan, toaster oven, and the like for hot meals. Your outdoor barbecue grill can be handy for cooking meat, veggies, and almost any food you can prepare on your stove or in your oven.
2. Washing dishes
Because you will likely lose the functionality of your kitchen sink, dishwasher and garbage disposal, washing dishes will be a challenge. Paper plates, cups and utensils can be disposed of after use, so they are a great temporary alternative. If you cook, however, you’ll still have to deal with the dirty appliances and cooking utensils.
A utility sink in your laundry room makes a decent substitute for washing pots and pans. If you don’t have one, your bathroom sink or tub can function satisfactorily. Another possible solution is a large cooler that you can fill with hot, soapy water. If the weather is warm, you can do this chore outdoors and just drain the cooler afterward. Or if you use the cooler indoors, you can place it next to your basement drain and pull the plug there, or in your bathtub for easy draining. Don’t forget, though, to make sure all food scraps are scraped off to avoid clogged drains.
3. Storage
When the contractors are working in the kitchen, it’s best not to disturb them. Interruptions can result in delayed completion, which you want to avoid at all costs! So before the remodeling begins, remove all items you’ll need access to and place them in containers or move them to another area. For example, you can set up temporary shelving to store pantry goods, spices, utensils, and other cooking and storage supplies. To minimize additional clutter in your “temporary kitchen”, set up the storage area in the garage or basement.
This might be an opportune time to do some “spring cleaning” by getting rid of a lot of stuff you never use or no longer work. Or discarding expired food items.
4. Housekeeping
Remodeling a kitchen can produce a lot of dust and debris that permeates the entire house. You’ll need to relax your views on cleanliness during the remodel, or you’ll drive yourself crazy. You can reduce the effect a bit by hanging plastic sheets over doorways and draping drop cloths over furniture. More frequent dusting and vacuuming can also help. Don’t forget that your HVAC system is also getting debris through the ducts, so changing the filter more often is advisable.
Just remember, the situation is only temporary. The beautiful, updated kitchen you get will make all the inconvenience during the construction worth your while!
Finnteriors Is Your Choice for Kitchen Remodeling
Finnteriors can take on any remodeling project and work within your specified budget and requirements. We have been in business since 1990 as a family owned and operated construction and remodeling company. You will receive professional remodeling services at a great price.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you get that remodeling project started!