Coping with a remodeling project
A few tips to help you cope with the natural disruption of your home:
Prepare for inconvenience. If your kitchen area is involved in the project, we will help you prepare a temporary food preparation area by moving your refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven to another room. Arrange a clean-up station in the laundry or spare bathroom. An outdoor grill, even in winter months, is a lifesaver, as is the trusty crock pot.
Designate a safe haven. Set aside a room in your home where you can escape from the commotion.
Guard against dust. PPB will reduce the impact of dust and dirt by sealing off doorways and stairs; use floor protections; create temporary walls with sheet plastic with zippered doors. By removing as many valuables as possible, the risk of damage from dust is reduced.
Maintain a sense of humor. As with all things, this too shall pass. Try to focus on what your new home will be like when the project is complete.
Consider a vacation. If you've always wanted to visit Great Aunt Matilda in Chicago, this would be a good time to schedule a get-a-way.
Enjoy the adventure. Tell your children you are "camping in." Celebrate completion phases with photos, creating an album of each step of the process.
