
Few people perceive the renovation of a house or apartment as a joyful event, and there are objective reasons for this. Indeed, it takes a long time to break away from usual life, takes a lot of effort and finances. And it is extremely unpleasant if the result of the efforts is far from expectations. To avoid this and go through the repair with minimal emotional and financial losses, it is necessary to properly prepare the premises. We will talk about how to prepare a room for renovation.
Decide in Advance Where to Place the Furniture During the Renovation Period
There are several options: it can be a rented storage unit, or a home pantry, or a garage, or a room where repairs will be done last. The quickest and least energy-consuming solution is to pack your belongings in a separate room. To make sure no dust gets in, you can seal the doors with tape. If you are renovating an entire apartment at once, stack your belongings in the center of the rooms, cover them with a cloth or plastic wrap, and tape them down.
Pack Your Things Wisely
Sort and box the things you won’t be needing anytime soon: out-of-season clothes and shoes, books, dinnerware, and the like. You can write on each box whose things are in it, what room they come from, and so on. Seal the boxes with duct tape.
The repair period is a risky time. It is during renovations that valuable documents and things dear to us are lost. Put all important documents in tight, waterproof folders and keep them in the room where you live during the renovation period.
Decide Where the “Field Kitchen” will Be Located
At first, you will be able to take short forays into your kitchen and cook there. But what to do when the renovation reaches the last dust-free area? The easiest option would be to eat out of the house. In summer, you can have picnics, in other seasons you can go to cafés and restaurants, or order food delivery. A more economical option is to bring a microwave into the room where you live and place it on a coffee table.
Protect Your Living Space From Dirt and Dust
Preparing for renovation includes taking care of your health. To avoid breathing dust and smearing dirt on the floor, put cardboard on the floor. Interior passageways can be covered with a thick cloth or a special zippered film. Place a damp cloth at the thresholds.
Warn Neighbors That You are Going to Make Repairs
Drill and hole punch make a lot of noise. It is better to warn the neighbors about the beginning of noisy work even before the first howl of the drill breaks the blessed silence. In that way, they will know what to expect and how long the noise will continue. It is a display of respect.