6 Ways To Prepare For A Home Remodel

As the premier home remodeling contractor in the region, we think it’s important to educate our clientele about various aspects of our work. One of the things we think is important for you to understand is that you need to make sure your home is ready for a remodel. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips for you to remember as you’re preparing yourself for this upcoming project.

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Figure Out Storage

Where will everything go during the remodel? If you already live in a small home, then you’ll need to look at ways to effectively store things like furniture, amenities, toys, etc. You may want to temporarily rent a storage unit to safely house your belongings.

Think About Your Pets

If you have pets, the remodel may upset or scare them. Make sure you have a plan in place to keep them relaxed and calm. You also must take measures to keep them out of harm’s way while the contractors work.

Determine What Needs To Be Accessible

If you plan to live in your home while it’s being remodeled, you need to establish what will be accessible during the project so that you won’t be inconvenienced. Make sure there is somewhere to store food, places to eat, places for people to sleep, etc. Consider downsizing on accessories and furniture to make more room and to make the overall remodel much simpler. Keep all necessary items at your fingertips, and store the unnecessary items for the time being.

Have Arrangements Made

If your restroom is being remodeled, do you have somewhere to shower and use the bathroom? If your office is being remodeled, where will you work? Depending on the room being remodeled, you’ll want to ensure that you have a backup plan so you can live life undisturbed.

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Eat Your Perishable Foods

This tip applies more to kitchen remodeling. If you’re going to have your kitchen remodeled and you know you won’t be able to properly store perishable food, then you’ll want to make sure you and your family eat it all before it expires. Try to avoid large grocery shopping trips before an upcoming remodel. You’ll want to invest in either long-lasting foods, or possibly eating out a few times during the remodel.

Track All Your Important And Valuable Belongings

For insurance purposes, you want to make sure you have a record of all your valuable belongings. Keep a list of everything of value in the remodeling area.

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We loved our experience with Creatively Done Homes! Kevin, the owner, did everything he said he would do when he said he would do it. From the beginning and throughout the process we recognized his high-level of skill, more so than other contractors who provided estimates, and we appreciated his attention to detail. We are so happy with the built-in he and his son created for us and we look forward to working with them again!

Excellent experience. Kevin is a true pro and the people who work with him are top notch. The price was right and the work was done promptly, politely and fairly. When he was done the job site was cleaned up to a tee! I have no reservations whatsoever recommending "Creatively Done Homes." Kevin and his team will get the job done right. Period.

Had a great experience with Creatively Done Homes. The team was very clear with what they planned to do, performed excellent work, and finished ahead of schedule. They were great to work with – friendly and helpful, and even provided tips and advice on related projects we’re thinking about. The work looks great. I highly recommend the team.

Kevin arrived on time with his son and emailed me ahead of time to let me know when he would be arriving. He got right to work and replaced the hinge and closer and then recommended I should replace the storm door handle set, since it was very worn. I had planned to do that myself but Kevin happily took care of that as well. The icing on the cake was when I asked if he could look at my main door and determine why it was out of balance. Not only did he determine the issue but fixed it in less than 5 minutes. Kevin is a master carpenter, and knows his craft. He's like the guy on the HGTV show Holmes on Homes. Wouldn't hesitate to use him again.

Probably our best experience with a project in years --and we've had several! Kevin and his team tackled our project diligently. They were respectful of our needs, of our pets and surroundings, and carefully cleaned up each room they worked on in the evening before they left, allowing us to live in our space despite ongoing work. We had some challenging installation of mill work which included modification of bifold French doors into regular French doors.

Kevin and his crew did an extraordinary job for me. His estimate was exactly what he said it would be upon completion, he even added a few extras at no additional cost. They were very professional, meticulous and cleaned up perfectly . I would definitely recommend Creatively Done Homes to all my fiends and family. I love my new front porch! Thank you Kevin!

We are so happy with the work that we had done on our house. Kevin and his crew were amazing. They are knowledgeable and professional and we couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience. They take the time and effort to make sure things are done right. We had a custom built in done in the entryway, an island added to the kitchen, some light fixtures added and replaced and some minor things around the house fixed. They also took care of a few extra things, fixing things done by the previous homeowner that weren't done properly. As with any job on old houses, problems arise. We had uneven ceilings and corners that weren't square. Kevin and Tony are incredibly skilled and take great pride in their work. It definitely shows in the finished product.