Surviving a Remodel

A finished remodeled kitchen with new custom cabinets, Cambria countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, and Samsung appliances.

Surviving a Remodel

Planning a remodel in your home is a thrilling process. Choosing layouts, materials, and all of the pretty finishes is fun and exciting. The anticipation of a fresh and new space in your home is delightful. 

A finished remodeled kitchen with new custom cabinets, Cambria countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, and Samsung appliances.

Planning a remodel in your home is a thrilling process. Choosing layouts, materials, and all of the pretty finishes is fun and exciting. The anticipation of a fresh and new space in your home is delightful.  

Once the decisions are complete, and your vision is communicated, then the real work begins. A whole other process of preparing yourself and your home for the remodel needs to take place. Dust and being inconvenienced are inevitable parts of a remodel.  But, having a plan in place, a mindset of flexibility, and being prepared to do your due diligence makes all the difference.  Here are some steps that will make it possible for us to work efficiently, and make it less stressful for your household while you live through the remodel process.

  1. Pack Like You are Moving. Your house should be clean before the remodel begins. Look at it as an opportunity to go through your house and get rid of things. Pack your belongings in boxes so delicate items are protected, the boxes are easy to move around, and everything is sheltered from dust. The boxes and furniture from the remodel areas should be stored in another area of the house if possible. Oftentimes, areas in the basement of a house need to be packed up too. This is due to plumbing, electrical or HVAC work that may need to be done from underneath the kitchen or bathroom.  
  1. Anticipate the Construction Zone. For the safety of the homeowner, we create a temporary area that blocks off access to the construction zone. This area usually is from the entrance we are using all the way to the area under construction. It can also include areas of a basement where mechanical work may need to be performed. These areas are accessible to the homeowner but closed off as much as possible with temporary walls to minimize dust in the rest of your home. 
  1. Consider your Pets. We love pets! But, we want to keep them safe and happy too.  A safe zone for pets should be created so they can remain undisturbed and away from possible danger. This protects your pets and allows our team to travel in and out of doors without worrying about letting pets outside. It also keeps pets away from hazardous materials and other things pets might be tempted to chew on.  
  1. Set Up a Temporary Kitchen or Sleeping Area elsewhere. When doing a kitchen or bathroom remodel, a number of daily homeowner activities are disrupted. If your kitchen is being remodeled, a temporary kitchen set up somewhere else can be used. A table with a mini fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and any other essentials can save you from eating out every meal and make each day easier. If your master bath is being remodeled, sometimes sleeping in another bedroom, using the closet in another room, and setting up in a guest bath can help make the process more comfortable for you. 
  1. Get to Know Your Team. Every project is assigned a lead carpenter that is in charge of your project. This person is your advocate and point of contact.  They will be present each day of the project, and will communicate with you about subcontractors, what time workers will be arriving, how they will enter your home, and other information that pertains to each step of the process. Your lead carpenter is a professional and will work very hard to make your project a success!  

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