HOW TO SURVIVE THIS REMODELING PROJECT

Remodeling can be very stressful and may seem like the project will never be finished. There is hope and with a few tips to keep in mind before and during the construction process you will keep your stress level down to a minimum.

Plan in advance where all the cabinets, flooring and appliances will be stored before the installers begin their work. Usually the garage is the best place which keeps all the items out of your way until construction has started.

Before any tear out starts you will need to pack everything in the kitchen or bath. If you label all the boxes you will know where all the items are when it is time to put it all back in your new kitchen or bath. Please remove the boxes from the construction area.

You need to set up a temporary kitchen area with a microwave, coffee pot, toaster, and refrigerator in a room where it will be easily accessible during the remodeling. Other things that will be needed are a water source for doing dishes, paper plates and plastic utensils, soap, coffee filters, can openers, microwave dishes, paper towels, garbage bags, cups, salt & pepper and any other spices for your cooking. A good grill out side will be very handy for cooking.

Food sources are pre-frozen homemade meals, store bought frozen meals, delivery service meals or there is always the restaurants. ( Look for coupons )

Cover the furniture with plastic for dust protection, take items down off the walls in and adjacent to the construction area. Items will get knocked down while moving the cabinets or during the tear out. Always be on the safe side.

Don't forget your pets; their food, water and safety is important. We will be going in and out the doors many times and we don't want to be chasing your pets down the street.

Remember this is a project that will take more than a few days to complete and there will be dust and noise. The contractors and installers will be as accommodating as possible to bring the project to a successful conclusion. The length of the project will be determined by the amount of work to be done and the type of materials used. There are times that you may not see any workers at your job site but we are still progressing to the completion. We may be waiting on inspections, or for glue to dry under tile or for counter tops to be installed after they were measured.