It’s unavoidable - a kitchen or bathroom remodel will disturb
your daily routine. The trick is to minimize the disruption.
With Kustom Kitchens and Bath Shoppe taking the lead, the project is sure to
run smoothly. Through the years we have learned some techniques and
tricks that will help ensure you can carry on with your life with as few inconveniences
as possible.
Make a list of all those restaurants you have
been wanting to try. They will become a great alternative to
the microwave.
Decide where cabinets and appliances can be
stored between delivery and installation. A garage is a good
location.
Pack up the kitchen/bathroom and mark
boxes. Keep the items that you will be needing handy and
well marked. Other items can be stored away.
Decide where your temporary kitchen will be
during the construction. This area should be well protected
from sawdust and other construction materials.
Cover kitchen doorways, that lead to other
rooms, with plastic.
Box up anything that might be damaged or hard
to clean, from construction dust.
Choose menus that are easy to prepare in a
microwave or outdoor grill. If you have to have your coffee
in the morning, be sure the coffee pot, coffee and filters are
handy. Paper plates and cups make cleaning up easy.
You may be without water for a short time, so
either bottle or buy bottle water to have on hand.
Where will the fridge be located?
Decide where kitchen clean-up will
occur.
Keep utensils and small appliances (can
opener) out.
Don't forget about the basics like butter,
salt, pepper and other spices.
Where will meals be eaten? Investing in
some TV trays might be helpful. Tell the kids you will be
"picnicking" for a while.
If you are remodeling a bathroom - keep
things out like you would for a trip. Don't forget medicines
or the hairdryer.
Don't forget about your pets. You may
need to crate them while you are gone or treat them to a day at
doggie day care.
