Being prepared for a home renovation ensures the project runs smoothly from start to finish. Before any work begins, take time to carefully plot out a few details that will guarantee you and your family remain comfortable during the work and your contractors have what they need to complete the job. Here are five things to do during a home improvement.
How to Prepare for Home Renovations
Pets & Kids
If you have children and pets, a home renovation can affect their daily routine. It can also pose a hazard, and keeping them safe is important. Try to schedule your remodeling during the fall when kids are back in school and away from home during the day. For your furry friends, consider pet daycare or ask a neighbor or friend to pet sit while the contractors are there.
Temporary Kitchen
For a kitchen remodel, find a space in your home away from the construction where you can set up your refrigerator, a microwave, and other appliances like a coffee pot, toaster, or slow cooker. If your home renovations are scheduled during nice weather, use your outdoor grill as much as possible so meal prep isn’t difficult.
Protection
Store valuables and fragile items — even those found in rooms adjacent to the remodel. You should also clear out cabinets and shelves in areas under construction. This not only protects these treasures from damage, but it also keeps them clean from inevitable dust from the worksite. Cover furniture and flooring with plastic sheeting and make sure there is a clear path to important areas like the bathroom and kitchen.
Clear Walls
Home renovations can cause vibrations from hammering, drilling, demolishing, and building. To ensure your wall art, photos, and mirrors do not fall from the movement, take them down until the job is complete. Knickknacks, especially those displayed on shelves hung on shared walls, should also be taken down.
Prepare for Delays
Even the most well-planned remodel can hit a snag or two. Sometimes contractors can’t see trouble until they open a wall. Fixtures for your kitchen or bathroom remodel get backordered from the manufacturer. To save yourself stress and frustration, expect delays and surprises, and know they are a normal part of the process. Trust your professional crew to help you sort through it as quickly as possible.
For home renovations in the Fairport, NY, area, trust Minnehan Design Build. Whether you need a kitchen remodel or want an addition to your property, their professional team brings a high level of craftsmanship and the best materials available to every project. For more on their remodeling offerings, including siding, and windows, call (585) 223-9444 or visit their website.
