|
Prior
to enjoying the pleasures of your new kitchen,
there is the remodeling construction. In order to
make it as easy as possible, we invite you to take
advantage of the great tips we’ve put together
for you.
In
the weeks before the work begins, keep a list of
all those restaurants you’ve been meaning to
try. When the microwave gets old, your list will
come in handy for a quick escape!
7
to 10 days before we arrive, be sure to clean your
garage so the cabinets and appliances can be
delivered early, prior to our start.
Pack
up the kitchen (or bathroom) well before the
remodel. While it’s a great time to "spring
clean" your shelves, don’t forget to label
the storage boxes well. This will make the
unpacking process a lot easier and a lot more fun!
Items that are fragile should be marked
accordingly and stored in an area away from the
construction.
Plan
a location outside of the area where the
remodeling is being done to act as your temporary kitchen.
Don’t
forget:
-
We
may have to temporarily move the
fridge! Try to eat all the leftovers and drink
all of the juices.
-
You
may want to temporarily move everything you
need…except the kitchen sink! Consider where
your "water source" will be in
relation to your temporary kitchen.
-
Microwave
(and a freezer stocked with microwavable
meals!)
-
In
a fond farewell to your old kitchen, spend some
time in it, cooking. Make family favorites and
throw them in the freezer. We promise
you…you’ll thank yourself later!
-
Coffee
Maker (don’t forget to put the filters and
coffee close at hand too!)
-
Utility
utensils, such as: can opener, bottle/wine
opener, sharp knives, and microwavable dishes
-
Toaster
-
Keep
the basics handy: butter, salt & pepper,
favorite spices
-
Dining
area/table
-
Tell
the kids you’re picnicking…use paper
plates & napkins as well as disposable
silverware.
-
Cleaning
supplies and dishtowels
If
it’s a bathroom remodel, pretend you’re
packing to go on a trip. Remember the hairdryer
and curling iron!
Don’t
forget about Fido & Kitty! If there isn’t an
area in your home to keep them safely away from
construction, especially during certain phases -
it maybe a perfect time to treat your pet to a
vacation at the kennel or a play date at a
friend’s home.
Dust…there’s
just no way to avoid it! If there is a fish tank
or special electrical equipment in close proximity to the
work – remember to keep them well covered! We
can keep the dust to a minimum, however there will
be some dust.
|
