Tearing Out the Old Stuff

The scope of the project determines how much demolition you will need to complete.

If you are simply doing a swap out of cabinetry, flooring or other fixtures, you will basically be removing, replacing and redecorating. The job gets more complicated if you are replacing windows, doorframes or knocking out a wall.

You will need a dumpster to haul away old material to a landfill. You will have to schedule delivery and pick up to meet your needs.
If you are enlarging a room, you will be removing the adjacent walls so you must empty that space also.
Removing cabinets and fixtures requires turning off water and electricity. Plan carefully so you have the utilities turned off for the shortest period of time.
Remove any electrical fixtures and install wire nuts on the ends of the wires back in to the electrical box so they're out of the way.

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