1 Having a demolition or remodeling company gut the interior of an average house down to the studs runs $2,500-$5,000, according to house-flipping-helper.com, but costs can be higher depending on location, size and complications such as asbestos removal or lead-based paint. Costs for debris removal vary dramatically from $50-$850 depending on the type and amount of waste material. 2  Do-it-yourself homeowners in Oregon paid $60 to dump the debris from their kitchen.
To help keep your refrigerator at the ideal temperature for the longest period of time during a power outage, keep the doors closed. If left unopened, the refrigerator can hold its temperature for up to four hours and the freezer for up to 48 hours.
The USDA has a whole page about â Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency .â A power outage of 10 hours seems rather long though considering they state you can expect the fridge to keep the food safe for about 4 hours (without any further preparations). Check the page for additional advice.