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HOME RENOVATION One of the best parts of a home renovation is the dramatic reveal after the dust settles but getting to the finish line isn t always easy Living through a renovation can be mentally and emotionally taxing and requires careful planning and a lot of patience Kitchen Checklist Designate a Kitchen Stand in Narrow Down Your Kitchen Gear Plan Meals Around Small Appliances Stock the Pantry With Disposables If the Weather Cooperates Put Your Grill to Work Keep a Stash of Nonperishable Snacks Leave Town for a Short Time If You Can Remember the Big Picture Bathroom Checklist Narrow Down on Essential Items Schedule Everyone s Bathroom Routines Sort and Organize Your Toiletries Add a Caddy or Carry One If Possible Shower at the Gym Slim Down Your Daily Towel Supply Find Alternatives to Towel Bars Focus on the Result CONTACT US 317 435 8083 Jordan JordanRaeDesigns com JordanRaeDesigns com JORDANRAE D E S I G N S HOME RENOVATION GUIDE
Four Stages of a Remodel As with anything in life a remodeling project can come with its ups and downs Certain phases seem to go a mile a minute while others feel like they ve lasted a lifetime all while it looks as though nothing is being completed Fear not this is pretty typical Honeymoon Protective products are placed and demolition begins Demo sweet demo Normally one of the quickest moving stages of a remodel demolition makes it look as if a lot of work is being done practically overnight Midproject Crisis Typically once demolition and framing is finished and before sheetrock is put up mechanicals will begin Mechanicals refer to the guts of the house electrical plumbing and heating venting and air conditioning Your contractor is working hard your project is moving forward and yes your decision to renovate your home is and will be worth it Renewal of Vows Passing the midway point of a remodel can be an exciting time After weeks or months of being in a state of disarray things finally start to feel as if they re coming together Happily Ever After This is where you will have the chance to sit down with your contractor and bring up all the odds and ends that you feel need to be addressed go over warranties and learn about all the new pieces and functions of your remodel Take a deep breath in let it out look around your new place and smile knowing that it s all yours to have and to hold from this day forward for better for worse for richer for poorer in sickness and in health to love and to cherish till death do you part Tips on How to Make It Through a Renovation Establish a Routine Establishing family routines like weekly meetings or outings even if it s in the backyard can provide some normalcy and give family members a time to get out of the stress loop and into a state of connecting To help children during a long renovation set boundaries for when work will start and finish with your contractor If possible have work done while children are at school and let kids know that a renovation and state of mess is only temporary Practice Self Care Prioritizing your physical and mental health is also an important part of living through a renovation Continuing good eating habits and getting at least eight hours of sleep will go a long way to ensure everyone s stress level is in check In addition activities like reading exercising or going for long drives can provide an outlet While alone time for each family member is important it s also important for families to create good memories together during a renovation Stay Organized When work starts there will be receipts project updates punch lists and more We recommend creating a home improvement filing system be that hard copies or electronic copies This helps you easily track and reference whatever you need Lists will be your best friend but try to tackle one task at a time Try to not micromanage the project which can cause more stress Make a list of questions and concerns prior to beginning the project Going over those with your contractor will prevent headaches later and will help the project go smoothly Involve the Whole Family Map out where family activities will be taking place during the renovations For example make it a point that everyone knows to eat in the basement rather than the kitchen during the renovation period Keep the process in perspective and treat it as an adventure
Four Stages of a Remodel As with anything in life a remodeling project can come with its ups and downs Certain phases seem to go a mile a minute while others feel like they ve lasted a lifetime all while it looks as though nothing is being completed Fear not this is pretty typical Honeymoon Protective products are placed and demolition begins Demo sweet demo Normally one of the quickest moving stages of a remodel demolition makes it look as if a lot of work is being done practically overnight Midproject Crisis Typically once demolition and framing is finished and before sheetrock is put up mechanicals will begin Mechanicals refer to the guts of the house electrical plumbing and heating venting and air conditioning Your contractor is working hard your project is moving forward and yes your decision to renovate your home is and will be worth it Renewal of Vows Passing the midway point of a remodel can be an exciting time After weeks or months of being in a state of disarray things finally start to feel as if they re coming together Happily Ever After This is where you will have the chance to sit down with your contractor and bring up all the odds and ends that you feel need to be addressed go over warranties and learn about all the new pieces and functions of your remodel Take a deep breath in let it out look around your new place and smile knowing that it s all yours to have and to hold from this day forward for better for worse for richer for poorer in sickness and in health to love and to cherish till death do you part Tips on How to Make It Through a Renovation Establish a Routine Establishing family routines like weekly meetings or outings even if it s in the backyard can provide some normalcy and give family members a time to get out of the stress loop and into a state of connecting To help children during a long renovation set boundaries for when work will start and finish with your contractor If possible have work done while children are at school and let kids know that a renovation and state of mess is only temporary Practice Self Care Prioritizing your physical and mental health is also an important part of living through a renovation Continuing good eating habits and getting at least eight hours of sleep will go a long way to ensure everyone s stress level is in check In addition activities like reading exercising or going for long drives can provide an outlet While alone time for each family member is important it s also important for families to create good memories together during a renovation Stay Organized When work starts there will be receipts project updates punch lists and more We recommend creating a home improvement filing system be that hard copies or electronic copies This helps you easily track and reference whatever you need Lists will be your best friend but try to tackle one task at a time Try to not micromanage the project which can cause more stress Make a list of questions and concerns prior to beginning the project Going over those with your contractor will prevent headaches later and will help the project go smoothly Involve the Whole Family Map out where family activities will be taking place during the renovations For example make it a point that everyone knows to eat in the basement rather than the kitchen during the renovation period Keep the process in perspective and treat it as an adventure
Four Stages of a Remodel As with anything in life a remodeling project can come with its ups and downs Certain phases seem to go a mile a minute while others feel like they ve lasted a lifetime all while it looks as though nothing is being completed Fear not this is pretty typical Honeymoon Protective products are placed and demolition begins Demo sweet demo Normally one of the quickest moving stages of a remodel demolition makes it look as if a lot of work is being done practically overnight Midproject Crisis Typically once demolition and framing is finished and before sheetrock is put up mechanicals will begin Mechanicals refer to the guts of the house electrical plumbing and heating venting and air conditioning Your contractor is working hard your project is moving forward and yes your decision to renovate your home is and will be worth it Renewal of Vows Passing the midway point of a remodel can be an exciting time After weeks or months of being in a state of disarray things finally start to feel as if they re coming together Happily Ever After This is where you will have the chance to sit down with your contractor and bring up all the odds and ends that you feel need to be addressed go over warranties and learn about all the new pieces and functions of your remodel Take a deep breath in let it out look around your new place and smile knowing that it s all yours to have and to hold from this day forward for better for worse for richer for poorer in sickness and in health to love and to cherish till death do you part Tips on How to Make It Through a Renovation Establish a Routine Establishing family routines like weekly meetings or outings even if it s in the backyard can provide some normalcy and give family members a time to get out of the stress loop and into a state of connecting To help children during a long renovation set boundaries for when work will start and finish with your contractor If possible have work done while children are at school and let kids know that a renovation and state of mess is only temporary Practice Self Care Prioritizing your physical and mental health is also an important part of living through a renovation Continuing good eating habits and getting at least eight hours of sleep will go a long way to ensure everyone s stress level is in check In addition activities like reading exercising or going for long drives can provide an outlet While alone time for each family member is important it s also important for families to create good memories together during a renovation Stay Organized When work starts there will be receipts project updates punch lists and more We recommend creating a home improvement filing system be that hard copies or electronic copies This helps you easily track and reference whatever you need Lists will be your best friend but try to tackle one task at a time Try to not micromanage the project which can cause more stress Make a list of questions and concerns prior to beginning the project Going over those with your contractor will prevent headaches later and will help the project go smoothly Involve the Whole Family Map out where family activities will be taking place during the renovations For example make it a point that everyone knows to eat in the basement rather than the kitchen during the renovation period Keep the process in perspective and treat it as an adventure
HOME RENOVATION One of the best parts of a home renovation is the dramatic reveal after the dust settles but getting to the finish line isn t always easy Living through a renovation can be mentally and emotionally taxing and requires careful planning and a lot of patience Kitchen Checklist Designate a Kitchen Stand in Narrow Down Your Kitchen Gear Plan Meals Around Small Appliances Stock the Pantry With Disposables If the Weather Cooperates Put Your Grill to Work Keep a Stash of Nonperishable Snacks Leave Town for a Short Time If You Can Remember the Big Picture Bathroom Checklist Narrow Down on Essential Items Schedule Everyone s Bathroom Routines Sort and Organize Your Toiletries Add a Caddy or Carry One If Possible Shower at the Gym Slim Down Your Daily Towel Supply Find Alternatives to Towel Bars Focus on the Result CONTACT US 317 435 8083 Jordan JordanRaeDesigns com JordanRaeDesigns com JORDANRAE D E S I G N S HOME RENOVATION GUIDE
HOME RENOVATION One of the best parts of a home renovation is the dramatic reveal after the dust settles but getting to the finish line isn t always easy Living through a renovation can be mentally and emotionally taxing and requires careful planning and a lot of patience Kitchen Checklist Designate a Kitchen Stand in Narrow Down Your Kitchen Gear Plan Meals Around Small Appliances Stock the Pantry With Disposables If the Weather Cooperates Put Your Grill to Work Keep a Stash of Nonperishable Snacks Leave Town for a Short Time If You Can Remember the Big Picture Bathroom Checklist Narrow Down on Essential Items Schedule Everyone s Bathroom Routines Sort and Organize Your Toiletries Add a Caddy or Carry One If Possible Shower at the Gym Slim Down Your Daily Towel Supply Find Alternatives to Towel Bars Focus on the Result CONTACT US 317 435 8083 Jordan JordanRaeDesigns com JordanRaeDesigns com JORDANRAE D E S I G N S HOME RENOVATION GUIDE