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        "text": "Before meeting with a contractor, gather reference photos, list your functional pain points, measure your room's basic dimensions, and set a realistic budget ceiling. Note whether you plan to keep existing appliances or purchase new models, as appliance specifications dictate exact opening dimensions for cabinet framing and rough-in connections. Determine whether you want to expand into adjacent spaces or remove partition walls, which will require evaluating load-bearing framing. Having clear priorities helps Abraham Becerra assess structural parameters during the walk-through and provide realistic pricing for carpentry, drywall, and sub-trade coordination.",
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        "description": "Gather inspiration photos, list layout problems, note appliance dimensions, and decide whether you want to move walls or keep your existing plumbing and electrical locations."
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  "description": "Gather inspiration photos, list layout problems, note appliance dimensions, and decide whether you want to move walls or keep your existing plumbing and electri"
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