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Renovating an existing kitchen is usually cheaper than tearing one down and replacing it. For example, you can make big savings by refacing or refinishing kitchen cabinets that are still structurally sound. However, if the kitchen materials are old and in a state of disrepair or your kitchen layout isn’t practical, tearing out the old one is likely a more practical long-term investment.

Most of the time, you can remove the fireplace structure and leave the chimney in place. You just would need to seal it at the bottom where it connected the fireplace. You’d also need to cap it at the top. However, you probably should consult with a local chimney inspection specialist to determine whether the structural integrity of the chimney will allow it to remain safely in place without the support of the fireplace.

Professionals may complete the average kitchen demo within 8 hours. Removing kitchen cabinets might only take a few hours, and a demo involving removing a load-bearing wall could take a couple of days. A full gut-out could take a few days or more if you're just learning how to demo a kitchen.

Since vinyl flooring is so thin, you might encounter previous work that involved laying down fresh glue and installing new laminate on top. If you have two or more layers of laminate flooring, it’s that much harder to remove, but not impossible. You may need to break out more equipment, such as a circular saw, to help break through the multiple layers of flooring.