It's not fun going through the experience, but once its done its worth it. I took way longer than expected and no water, gas or electric in the kitchen. That also meant no dishwasher. Coffee center was set up in our livingroom as well as them moving the appliances in the livingroom. Dust...cover the furniture. Paper plates, plastic forks, spoons, lots of cereal for dinner...hamburgers. Takeouts. People in and out of the house all day long...Good luck, you will love the outcome.