Gather up your patience, save your pennies and look to
the future (finished product)
Move out, go on a holiday, or make sure you have a functioning
kitchen, bathroom and toilet to use whilst living through
a renovation
Put away, store or remove all small valuable items and
ornaments. Move furniture into middle of room or remove
non essential furniture into storage.
Put up plastic sheeting on doors to keep out dust
Cover furniture and clothing with plastic to stop dust
Think of how much dirt and dust there might be and double/triple
it. (There is always more than you expect)
Be organised and plan for the unexpected, such
as bad weather, material shortages, labour delays and rectifying
unfortunate mistakes
Take down curtains, blinds, light fittings, pictures
Clean as you go - regular dust removal and wiping over
is advised to keep areas clean and dust free
Fence off garden beds/lawns - thse can be damaged by trucks/skip
bins/concrete/plastering and trades going in and out. Park
your car in clear space away from construction
Cover newly installed benchtops, sinks, taps, appliances
and glass. Not all tradies are as careful as they should
be
Make sure doors and windows are secured and locked and
that you keep a record of who has keys to your
property
Build in a contingency plan - your budget may have to
increase due to unforseen circumstances so plan ahead.
