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Q: What should you not do in a kitchen remodel?

What not to do in a kitchen remodel comes down to a few repeated mistakes: deciding late, skipping the permit, and planning to the budget's last dollar. Don't order cabinets before the layout and appliances are final; a range or refrigerator that doesn't fit forces changes. Don't skip permits for plumbing, gas, electrical or wall changes; unpermitted work can surface at inspection or when you sell. Don't spend the whole budget up front; older homes often hide wiring, pipes or a small electrical panel. Don't choose on price alone; compare written estimates line by line for the same scope. Don't forget walkways: a kitchen that looks good on paper can still be tight to work in. Most of these are settled at the estimate stage, which is why the scope should be clear before you sign.

Don't order cabinets before the layout and appliances are final; a range or refrigerator that doesn't fit forces changes. Don't skip permits for plumbing, gas, electrical or wall changes; unpermitted work can surface at inspection or when you sell. Don't spend the whole budget up front; older homes often hide wiring, pipes or a small electrical panel. Don't choose on price alone; compare written estimates line by line for the same scope. Don't forget walkways: a kitchen that looks good on paper can still be tight to work in.

Most of these are settled at the estimate stage, which is why the scope should be clear before you sign.

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