A significant home remodeling project is chaotic, inconvenient, and time-consuming. Despite the headaches and stress, the finished work is worth the hassle and expense at the end of the day. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to survive the madness and ordeal of renovations if you choose to remain at home.

4 Tips for Living Through Home Renovations

1. Prepare for Dust

No matter the scale, home remodeling is a dusty, messy endeavor. Prepare to live and breathe dust during the entire span of construction. Ask your contractor to limit the number of airborne particles if possible—they will seal off the area that’s under construction. Whenever it gets too dusty to handle, you can always do a quick sweep and vacuum to remove any dirt.

2. Set Up a Temporary Living Space

For sections of your home that will undergo a significant transformation, it’s best to find an alternative space before starting work. Or, you can ask the contractor to tackle the project one at a time so you can use some of the areas. Relocate the appliances and set up camp somewhere that will be your temporary home. Once you’ve found the perfect spot, cordon it off from the work area using thick plastic sheets and painter’s tape. You can also lay a damp towel at the entrance to prevent dust from tracking in.

3. Think Ahead

Take a long look at your home before construction starts to know which areas are most likely to be affected or damaged. Clear out those spaces and move your personal belongings to a safer place, like a self-storage unit. For a quicker remodel, purchase the necessary supplies ahead of schedule. Make sure you already have a list of subcontractors or tradespeople to hire—foresight will save time, money, and your sanity.

4. Be Flexible

During home remodeling, expect to run into delays and additional costs—they’re inevitable, even if you planned everything to the smallest detail. Don’t let these things stress you out; instead, find a way to remedy them. Most of these costs and delays will be out of your control. As such, it's best to go with the flow. And before you sign off checks for order changes, read through the request and ask pertinent questions.

The key to surviving a major home remodeling project is working with a trusted building contractor like Zdon Builders. Based in Deep River, CT, and serving all of Middlesex County, they have provided a broad range of services such as new construction, home renovations, and house raising using environment-friendly building practices. Call (860) 227-4127 to request a project estimate, or go online for more information.