A kitchen renovation can be one of the most exciting home improvement projects, yet one of the hardest to endure. Most homes tend to be centered around the kitchen and surviving without a fully functioning kitchen can disrupt various aspects of life. It is, therefore, necessary that one prepares enough for the big task to ensure that life runs as smooth as possible during the renovations period. Here are tips on how to prepare for a kitchen renovation to ensure that all involved parties have a smooth time.
Plan Smart
Schedule the kitchen renovation during a season where you will not be relying on the kitchen a lot. Summer is always a good time to renovate your kitchen since the weather is warmer and you can schedule more activities outside the house. You can even schedule that the renovations happen when your family is away for summer vacation to avoid inconveniences of the renovation and your family also comes back home to a new kitchen.
Pack Up
A spare bedroom is the best place for you to store your dishes, kitchen tools, and appliances. If you don’t have one, you can store them in the store or basement only that it may involve tedious up and down movements. If you have enough space, save your time by laying the items on the beds or floors. However, if you have limited space, you will need to pack the items in boxes. Pack the items you will use the least at the bottom and the ones you will frequently use at the top. Use this chance to get organized by getting rid of broken or outdated tools and appliances.
Protect Your Floors
Your kitchen floor may have been renovated before the kitchen renovations. It is, therefore, crucial that you protect the floors to avoid incurring unexpected costs. Buy carpet scraps and lay them over the kitchen floor then tape them down using duct tape to ensure that they don’t slide.
If you have hardwood floors, be cautious to ensure that the adhesive of the duct tape does not damage its finish. Remember that the carpet scraps are just for functionality. Thus, you avoid spending a lot to get beautiful ones.
Prepare an Alternative Eating Area
Although eating out during kitchen renovations may sound like the best idea, you may need to eat together as a family at home from time to time. It is, therefore, vital that you set up space in the dining area or basement where you can keep the fridge and non-perishable foods and also eat together. Creating this space will make the renovations period more bearable for the entire family.
Stay Flexible
It is good to work with strict timelines. Even so, be prepared for unexpected delays. Delays in delivery of some appliances may mean that the renovations may take longer than expected. Stay mentally prepared that not everything may go as initially planned.
The idea of a kitchen renovation is exciting, but it requires work, patience, and time. With these tips, you will be well prepared for the project ahead of you.