The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in your house, and your family spends a lot of time preparing food, consuming it, tidying up the mess afterwards and satisfying cravings for something more in between. It is often the first place people gravitate to during conversations to get a snack or beverage.
Being without a kitchen – while renovating, is no fun at all!
To help make your kitchen renovation as quick and smooth as possible consider these 7 tips. It will get your “central command hub” operational again before a household rebellion starts to foment.
1. Plan before Dismantling (wrecking stuff).
Plumbing pipes and fixtures are setup for a specific installation and fixture type. Changing fixtures and appliances such as sinks and dishwashers may require changing pipe positions in walls and floors. This will increase the time and cost of the renovation – particularly in brick walls and concrete floor slabs. Consult a plumber during your design phase to understand the options available with your current plumbing.
Be clear what your overall design will achieve and the limits of available space. Check if the dishwasher door can open in its new location. Do you need a L/Hand or R/Hand sink unit to avoid obstructing some other component in the design.
Take the time to design on paper with properly scaled dimensions. Get ideas from Plumbing Merchants and Specialist Kitchen Supply companies.
Read and research kitchen renovation ideas online or through popular household magazines.
2. Understand the options available to You
Complete kitchen refits allow a lot more design choices but increase the overall cost significantly. Cabinetry and benchtop materials add further costs, and more trades are required.
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- Final thoughts: Protect Your Kitchen Plumbing!
Your kitchen plumbing is an essential part of your home, but small bad habits can lead to big, expensive problems. By avoiding these 10 common mistakes, you can keep your pipes flowing smoothly and prevent costly repairs.
Need a Professional Plumber? Call Steve Plumbs Today!
If you’re dealing with clogged drains, leaks, or garbage disposal issues, Steve is here to help! He provides fast, reliable, and affordable kitchen plumbing services. Contact Him Today
The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in your house, and your family spends a lot of time preparing food, consuming it, tidying up the mess afterwards and satisfying cravings for something more in between. It is often the first place people gravitate to during conversations to get a snack or beverage.
Being without a kitchen – while renovating, is no fun at all!
To help make your kitchen renovation as quick and smooth as possible consider these 7 tips. It will get your “central command hub” operational again before a household rebellion starts to foment.
1. Plan before Dismantling (wrecking stuff).
Why It’s a Problem:
Plumbing pipes and fixtures are setup for a specific installation and fixture type. Changing fixtures and appliances such as sinks and dishwashers may require changing pipe positions in walls and floors. This will increase the time and cost of the renovation – particularly in brick walls and concrete floor slabs. Consult a plumber during your design phase to understand the options available with your current plumbing.
Be clear what your overall design will achieve and the limits of available space. Check if the dishwasher door can open in its new location. Do you need a L/Hand or R/Hand sink unit to avoid obstructing some other component in the design.
Take the time to design on paper with properly scaled dimensions. Get ideas from Plumbing Merchants and Specialist Kitchen Supply companies.
Read and research kitchen renovation ideas online or through popular household magazines.
2. Understand the options available to You
One budget option is to just change the bench top and update the doors and drawers only. Together with a new sink and cooktop, this will make a big impact on a tired and aging kitchen. Taps can be replaced in original positions and upgraded to mixers or Ceramic Disc tapware depending on the installation. A dishwasher space could be introduced if space allows.
Complete kitchen refits allow a lot more design choices but increase the overall cost significantly. Cabinetry and benchtop materials add further costs, and more trades are required.
Final thoughts: Protect Your Kitchen Plumbing!
Your kitchen plumbing is an essential part of your home, but small bad habits can lead to big, expensive problems. By avoiding these 10 common mistakes, you can keep your pipes flowing smoothly and prevent costly repairs.
Need a Professional Plumber? Call Steve Plumbs Today!
If you’re dealing with clogged drains, leaks, or garbage disposal issues, Steve is here to help! He provides fast, reliable, and affordable kitchen plumbing services. Contact Him Today
