Kitchen renos are one of the most common types of home renovations, with great return-on-investment to boot! Today on The Marc and Mandy Show: Expert Q&A, Contractor and HGTV Host Mike Holmes Jr. gives advice for DIY kitchen renovations.
Q: I’d like to do my own kitchen renovation? Do you have any advice for me?
Mike Holmes Jr: I don’t love DIY. I’m a firm believer that we have professionals for these trades for a reason. For instance, trim carpenters, kitchen carpenters, cabinetry specialists, painters, electricians—you name it! We have these professionals for a reason, so use them! Keep in mind: there is a difference between a professional kitchen renovation and a DIY kitchen renovation, so which one do you want.
If you are considering a DIY kitchen renovation of any kind, here are some tips to keep in mind:
Plan on using your existing walls and kitchen configuration. This will help you to save on time and money and lessen your margin of error.
Pick out your appliances before doing anything else. Before remodelling the structure of your kitchen, you want to ensure the appliances you want can mesh well in the space.
And finally, leave the most important things to the pros. Any electrical work is a good example of something that will be faster and done better by a professional.
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we like to DIY
Great advice to hire professionals if you can afford it