Spring is upon us once again in Abbotsford, and as the warmer weather arrives, you may be thinking about starting a home renovation project. Whether you’re planning on a smaller renovation, such as a bathroom renovation, or tackling a larger project, such as a kitchen renovation, basement suite or addition, you’re going to want to start at the beginning—with preparation. Here are some helpful tips to from our Coleridge Construction team to prepare for that springtime renovation project:

  1. Decide where and what you’ll be eating. This is something that not many people think about right away when it comes to home renovations. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the project itself and forget the many ways it will disrupt your daily life, including the preparation and consumption of meals. This is especially true with kitchen remodels, where all of your normal meal-production items and appliances will be inaccessible or out of commission. Getting takeout or delivery every day can add up, and you’ll already be spending enough money on the remodel itself; to save some money, look up a few crockpot, soup, or casserole recipes and prepare as many as you can ahead of time. Designate another room in your house—maybe a basement, a loft, spare bedroom, or even the garage—as the temporary kitchen/eating area.
  2. Prepare nearby rooms for the renovation period. This is especially true for larger renovation projects that might involve a lot of vibrating tools and create a lot of dust. Take all of your most precious possessions off the shelves and the walls and make room for them in a closet or somewhere else out of the way.
  3. Come up with a bathroom schedule. How many people will your bathroom remodel affect? Can they all use what may be the only other bathroom in the house without conflict? Do you have enough room for all of their personal toiletry items? These are all good questions to consider for this smaller-scale project.
  4. Think about factoring a babysitter into your project costs. This is especially true for those renovating with young children who need constant supervision or a quiet place to nap. Plus, the farther away from the construction zone, the safer they’ll be and it might be worth it to hire someone to watch the kiddos, even if it’s just for a couple of hours a day.

If your family is considering renovating your Abbotsford home, our team at Coleridge Construction would love to hear from you and be able partner with you on your journey to getting the home renovation of your dreams. 

Paul Coleridge possesses a deep passion for continuous learning and personal growth. It has become a defining characteristic of his life. With a constant desire for knowledge, Paul is always immersed in an array of books and podcasts, eager to expand his understanding. He is also actively engaged in the development of his profession. Paul serves as a board member on the Canadian Home Builders Association of the Fraser Valley and the BC Home Renovators Committee. As an Abbotsford community renovator, Paul is a proactive participant in making positive changes in his local area.

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