Enjoy Your New Living Space
Living with an ongoing remodeling project can be challenging, but following these tips will make the experience much smoother. Many homeowners find that living with an ongoing remodeling project requires patience and planning to minimize disruption. Whether this is your first time living with an ongoing remodeling project or you’re a seasoned renovator, these strategies can help.
Establish Some Ground Rules
At the beginning of any house remodeling project, it is important to ensure you are on the same page as the remodeling team working on your house. One of the most important things to establish right away is good working hours. For example, if you would like some peace from the remodeling chaos on a certain day or timeframe, make sure to let the project supervisor know. Once the remodeling project is underway, you will not be able to carve out time spent on the project as easily.
Section Off Livable Areas
Home remodeling can be messy, stirring up air-borne particles from sawdust, drywall, and installation. This dust can settle in inconvenient places such as in your air ducts or other surfaces in your home’s interior. To remedy this, we recommend that you cover your air duct vents with plastic and (if possible) turn off any circulation systems in your home, such as heating and air conditioning units. We suggest sectioning off livable areas in your home with plastic sheets and painter’s tape.
Protect Your Possessions
During the remodeling process, you will want to take some of your more valuable and/or fragile items out of the line of fire. For example, pictures hanging on your walls should be removed and stored safely. Other household items such as furniture and electronic devices should be covered with plastic or moved elsewhere.
Create a Multi-Purpose Room
Having a multi-purpose space set aside in your home is a must-have for all those who wish to stay in their homes during the home remodeling process. If you are remodeling your kitchen, we recommend setting up a makeshift kitchen in another area of the house, such as a bedroom. Supplies you should have in your temporary kitchen include a refrigerator, microwave, can-opener, food items, and anything else you might require. Using disposable plates, cups, and utensils can be a smart move so that you don’t have to deal with the hassle of trying to clean and dry dishes somewhere else.
Leave the Home
Ultimately, trying to live with an ongoing remodeling project can be taxing on your mental strength. Try to make the best of your situation by taking the opportunity to try out a new restaurant or take that trip you’ve been putting off. Having a remodeling project in your home can be the perfect excuse to try something new.
At Professional Home Improvement, we are always conscious of our client’s needs and do our best to make the home remodeling process as smooth as possible. If you would like to start your next home remodeling project with Professional Home Improvement, feel free to call our West Michigan remodeling contractors at 616-784-5700.
Ready to Transform Your Home?
At Professional Home Improvements, we offer a wide range of expert services — from roofing and siding to window installation, gutter solutions, and full kitchen or bathroom remodels. No matter the size of your project, our experienced team is here to deliver quality craftsmanship you can rely on.
Whether you’re planning a small upgrade or a complete home renovation, we have the skills and materials to bring your vision to life.
Brands We Work With
At Professional Home Improvements, we believe in using only the highest quality materials from trusted industry-leading brands. These manufacturers provide durable, energy-efficient, and stylish products that ensure long-lasting results for our clients.
We proudly work with the following brands:
Quality Edge – https://qualityedge.com/
CertainTeed – https://www.certainteed.com/
Mastic by Ply Gem – https://mastic.plygem.com/
Weather Shield – https://weathershield.com/
Alside – https://www.alside.com/
