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        "text": "Before scheduling a design consultation, gather property boundary surveys, identify your cooking workflow issues, and decide on must-have features such as kitchen islands or pantry storage. Knowing the location of underground utilities, septic tanks, and property lines helps determine where an outward expansion can physically go. It is also beneficial to document your target budget and determine whether you plan to stay in the home during construction or set up a temporary cooking station elsewhere in the house.",
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