How to Prep your Home for a Remodel
Starting a major remodeling project for your home can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. Although with the right amount of patience and organization remodeling projects can be simple and fun. Here are some ways you can prepare your home for a major remodel without losing your mind.
1) Identify a Storage Solution
To avoid ruining or having your things get in the way of the remodeling process, find storage for large furniture and personalized items. Moving things from room to room could be a good solution although if you’re starting a remodeling project like creating an open concept where multiple rooms will be under contraction it is a good idea to move things to the garage or pay for a storage unit which can run you on average $70 per month or more depending on your geographical location.
2) Update Security System
Many people will be coming in and out of your home. Although people may seem trustworthy you never know what people are capable of when you’re not around. Having security cameras inside and outside your home can help solve this problem and give you peace of mind while you’re away. A security system is a great way to guard against theft of material, and vandalism and can be a great way to protect your assets. Another way to protect your belongings would be by taking inventory of your things; especially if you won’t be living in the home or will not be moving your things into a safe storage unit.
3) Keep a record of documents
A major remodel can make things get very disorganized and might even cause some things to go missing. Although you might be okay with some small items going missing; important documents, on the other hand, can cause a large amount of stress. Preparing a space for important documents such as, contracts, invoices, permits, and receipts can save you if disagreements arise. Having a safe space to keep construction documents can also help you avoid conflict with contractors or shipping companies. Turning a what he says, she says argument into a fast and easy conversation with evidence to back you up. Having a paper trail is also a great way to avoid dishonest workers, companies, or issues with your city. Consider purchasing or thinking of a safe place to put documents to prevent loss or theft.
4) Be mentally prepared
Understanding that going into a renovation project your home will be a construction zone, cause inconveniences and change the way you live your everyday life can help you feel less overwhelmed. It’s important to be mentally prepared especially if you are unwelcoming to change or easily get overwhelmed. Coming to peace can help you stay calm and politely help you enjoy your renovation project and help remind you why you started it in the first place.
5) Cover everything
Your home during demolition will be a disaster. It is important to cover furniture, art, crafts, and appliances to prevent them from getting dirty and save you some time cleaning up. Consider finding or buying bed sheets to easily cover large furniture or use plastic rolls as a cheap and effective alternative. You’ll be surprised with how fast and far dust travels, make sure to have doors closed to areas that are not being remodeled or even consider covering doorways up to prevent airflow from entering.
Starting a remodeling project can bring in a lot of stress, be overwhelming and inconvenient but it is important to go in with an open mind and remember why you started to remodel in the first place. Remember to identify your storage situation, have an updated security system, keep documents in a safe place, be mentally prepared and finally cover your furniture. All of which can help you prepare your home for remodeling.
