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 time a refrigerator will stay cold when power is lost depends on the brand and how. Keep your food fresh during the storm. good the seals keep the cold inside. Time can vary from 2-6 hours without opening the doors. Without any power you can think of your refrigerator as a large picnic cooler. Placing blocks of ice inside will help to keep the temperature cool. Food in the freezer will last longer, especially if the freezer is more than half full. You need to be aware of how long the power has been out. Foods that start to get warm (above 40 degrees) may not look or smell bad but are starting to get bacteria that could make you sick.