To estimate any type of remodeling
project, you need accurate information.
This is especially critical for
kitchens and bathrooms because there
are so many pieces and minute details.
Over the years, I've developed checklists
and standard procedures to help
get the information I need and avoid
oversights.
Sizing Up the Job
You can't afford to make mistakes
taking dimensions for a K&B remodel
because so many of the elements,
like cabinets, fixtures, and appliances,
are fixed in size. I make a 1/4-
inch scale drawing of the room using
the Freehand Design System (1211
Gorham St. #5, Newmarket, ON
L3Y 7V1; 416/836-0277), which has
a ridged working surface that guides
your pencil and makes it easy to
draw straight lines (see