These tips will help you survive your kitchen makeover:
1. Locate a temporary kitchen elsewhere.
2. Create an alternate dining room.
3. Use disposable plates and utensils.
4. Include dining out in your budget.
5. Spend time away from the mess.
6. Remember your pets’ needs.
7. Use sketches along the way to account for functional issues.
8. Wisely choose your general contractor.
9. Consider a designer to be sure of your remodeling choices.
10. Be patient.
11. Avoid decision overload; order materials early.
12. Add 20 percent to your estimates for unexpected expenses.
13. Trust your contractor’s abilities.
14. Leave, instead of living in the project.
15. Maintain a sense of humor.
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