DIY kitchen remodeling is an appealing alternative to people who want to cut down on costs or simply want the fun of having to do everything on their own. Despite the advantages, most homeowners steer clear of DIY, since they aren’t really sure of how long the DIY remodel will take. This is a clever move for those interested in fast completion. DIY projects are irregular. No two projects will have matching timelines.
A timeline adds some focus to an otherwise irregular DIY remodel project. The fact that you are in charge of everything or are trying to remodel in bits could easily throw you out of perspective.
By adding some sense of time and smaller goals to the project, you will keep the urgency and remain focused over time. A timeline lends a sense of direction to the process, hence creating a tangible blueprint that you can use to estimate your DIY remodel project and keep tabs on what you buy from the very start.
A DIY timeline for your kitchen will vary depending on what you want to do and how complex each stage will be. If you want to split your remodeling project into modules, there will always be some breaks between different modules, especially if you want to recycle as much as possible.
Even though your DIY project will vary depending on how you intend to handle the project, a typical DIY timeline will help you draft your own custom plan. A plan that will define your project’s scope and help you keep focused all through.
A typical timeline will consist of the major steps of the remodel and the time you think you will need to complete each step. A more elaborate plan will also indicate how you intend to accomplish each stage and a budget breakdown. The main steps are:
The time to completion of each stage always varies depending on the complexity of your project. The most important part of your DIY remodel timeline is the design and planning stage, since it determines what you will do next and how you will do it.
A great plan outlining your each step of your DIY project and how you intend to accomplish different tasks will give your project a great foundation. It will shape your timeline and determine what aspects of the typical timeline you have to eliminate and what you can keep.
Consult with the professionals at Lifestyle Cabinetry before pulling the trigger on things you are unsure of. If you have to meddle with the kitchen wiring or plumbing, then talking to a plumber or an electrician could save you a lot of pain down the line. These are the professionals who will help you handle the aspects of the project you can’t do alone.
Lifestyle Cabinetry and Milwork re-constructed our kitchen and bathroom in 2013. They were meticulous, very professional and friendly. We are very pleased with the workmanship and wouldn’t hesitate to hire them for another project in the future.
Zayne and his professional staff are absolutely the best in home renovation.
Zayne’s crew are professional, courteous, prompt, polite and offer suggestions while on site. The quality of the workmanship and materials are first class. Zayne will work diligently with you to develop your vision of your project and point out the constraints of your home and how you can proceed to achieve the end result.
Zayne expresses serious concern about your budget and how to accomplish your ideas without spending unnecessarily. His sub-contractors and suppliers are all equally welcoming and patient when you are working with them to find the cabinetry, trim, stone, paint and other materials that are not “cookie cutter”.
We highly recommend, without reservation, Zayne and Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork to anyone with a large or small project.
I couldn’t have been happier with Zayne and his crew. Zayne presented a clear-cut plan for our project and stuck to it throughout the whole process. His guys did excellent work and were respectful while in my home. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork to anyone for any project.
We used Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork for a complete master bath remodel. The workers were friendly, cooperative, and showed up on time every day. The work was high quality and we are so pleased with the end results. We would definitely recommend them to others.
What a great experience to have such a reliable, professional company come to work in our condo! Zayne was so nice and helped us find the perfect cabinets for our kitchen. Dion, who works for Zayne did a wonderful job in completing the projects. We also had electrical, painting, and additional carpentry completed. Everything went just the way we wanted. We could not be happier. We are also going to get additional pricing for more work that we want to have done in our condo in the future.
Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork were excellent. They were fast and efficient and always respectful when they were in my home. I loved working with Kirt and Zayne. I would recommend them to anyone! You won’t be disappointed.
Kitchen Remodel.
New cabinets
New granite countertops
New backsplash
Very knowledgeable about the work. Timely execution. Excellent workmanship. Executed the work within budget.
The people went out of their way to work on add-on features.
Wow! Zayne and his team were great. Always responsive, always professional and they provided high-quality work on a tight timeline. Every contractor on the Lifestyle team impressed us without exception. We would highly recommend Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork.
This is a professional company in every sense of the word! We hired them to completely remodel our kitchen when we purchased a 20 year old house. They did an amazing job! They were there when they said they would be. They worked full days with few breaks and the quality of their work was superior. I would definitely recommend them and will use them again on future planned projects!
This team is absolutely amazing!! I could not be happier with the way my kitchen turned out. I had a vision and they were amazing in building exactly to what I had pictured. They were on time, a pleasure to work with, efficient and kept right on schedule. Kurt made sure that we were happy at every turn and acted immediately on every request. Thank you!!!
Kitchen and bath remodels are complicated projects that require good up front planning and experience. Zayne and his crew have delivered excellent projects for me on repeated occasions. Each time the work has been completed on the agreed schedule and above my expectations. Most importantly it is critical to work with someone you trust and that has the knowledge and experience required – Lifestyle truly fits this description.