A remodeled kitchen is the dream of many homeowners. But surviving the process of a kitchen remodel? Not so much. On this episode of Skinny On The Home, Jimmy “Skinny” McKinney and Josh Fawcett of J&R Construction Services, Inc. give homeowners both the expected timelines and the unexpected emotional impact of redoing a kitchen. If you’re considering a remodel, you won’t want to miss a minute!

 

Discussion points:

 

Story of a kitchen remodel. (Time stamp: 06:03)

 

What do you have and where will it go? (Time stamp: 09:42)

 

Go disposable. (Time stamp: 10:26)

 

Will you need a temporary sink installed? (Time stamp: 10:45)

 

Get a meal system and schedule in place. (Time stamp: 11:49)

 

Have a designated “nice place” for mental relief. (Time stamp: 13:03)

 

Planning in advance. (Time stamp: 13:29)

 

Set up a separate, temporary kitchen. (Time stamp: 15:22)

 

How to manage dust control and traffic flow. (Time stamp: 16:56)

 

Have a plan for kitchen trash. (Time stamp: 17:41)

 

Budget additional eating out. (Time stamp: 19:47)

 

What to cover in a preconstruction meeting. (Time stamp: 20:21)

 

Prepare yourself for the mess, the noise, and the constant interruption. (Time stamp: 21:22)

 

Consider the impact on pets. (Time stamp: 22:41)

 

Mentally prepare for days of no progress and just waiting -- know the average timeline. (Time stamp: 24:24)

 

Hire good people and then trust them. (Time stamp: 26:36)

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Skinny On The Home is a live call-in radio show, airing every Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. on Lifechanging Radio, WJMM, in Central Kentucky. Every week, Skinny shares both the latest trends and designs along with the tried and true tips, techniques and tools you need to make your remodel a success. 

 

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