Steps you can take to live through the remodel
Throughout your design project, you’ll have family, a team of professionals, and guests come and go through your home. Relax, there are steps you can take to make sure your home doesn’t look like it’s under construction.
Create a Clean Work Area. Save the professionals time by cleaning out the old cabinets and the pathway to and around the work area before the project begins. Relocate or pack away any items in and around the work areas that you don’t want to accidently get damaged such as valuables, photos, artwork, etc.
Seal off your rooms. Ask your installer to block off the construction zone and vents in the room with plastic sheets. Since dust will filter throughout the home, cover carpeting with plastic sheets and protect large pieces of furniture with sheets or blankets.
Identify the installer’s work zone. At the beginning of the project decide which rooms that the installer will be working in and how much access he will have to the rest of the house. For example,
• What room do you prefer he/she use as a preparation/staging area for installation? (This will most likely be the room where your new cabinets are stored).
• Is there space in the garage for the installer to set up tools and cutting materials? This may minimize dust filtering through the home.
• Will you provide him with a house key?
• Which bathroom should the installation team use?
Identify the rooms that will be accessible throughout the installation. Determine how you and your family will get around your house. If the room being renovated is a major access point, you will need to create a detour through nearby rooms during work hours. Installing cabinetry in your kitchen? Learn how to create a temporary kitchen.
Keep your feet covered. Your house may become a mini construction site filled with tools and nails during the installation. To avoid injuries and keep your family safe, wear a pair shoes indoors during the remodel.
Keep the receipts together in one file. Whether it’s your KraftMaid cabinets, new appliances, light fixtures or paint - keep all of your receipts together.
Create a Photo Journal. Track the progress of your installation with photos and notes that documents progress. This will be a great keepsake to show guests after the project has been completed and they’re enjoying your new space.
Keep reading for tips on how to create a project plan for a successful installation.
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