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.
1 A closed fridge will keep food below 41 degrees F only about 4 hours after a power loss.  A closed freezer can keep food below 41 degrees F for up to 48 hours if full and kept cold.