Renovating your house with kids underfoot is no easy feat. We’re sharing 9 tips for surviving a family home renovation from people who’ve been there, in partnership with surexinsurance
Renovating your house is no easy feat. Here’s how these families and industry experts pulled off impressive upgrades while living at home with kids underfoot.Home renovations are a high stakes undertaking at the best of times, but the process can be extra daunting if you’re living in your construction zone of a home with kids. The good news: It’s totally doable, and we’ve tapped the moms and interior design experts who’ve been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale.
It’s especially important to explain the process to your kids. “Tell the kids what to expect at the beginning of the process so they know how they’ll be affected,” says Kim Barker, who updated her Markham house with two kids at home. “Show them pictures of how beautiful it will look so they’re invested in the changes.”Keeping the lines of communication open will make the whole process run smoother.
Mandy Milks renovated her old Toronto home with a new baby on board, but organization kept her sane. She suggests sectioning off an area with windows for your living space, with barriers that can’t be breached by kids, and ensuring that all vents are blocked so your space is safe from debris. She also swears by the crawl test: “When going back into your new space, crawl around like a child to make sure there aren’t any nails, staples or construction debris.
Ansell also warns against rushing back into spaces that aren’t yet livable. “If you’re painting a child’s bedroom and putting carpets in, you should leave a few days of buffer before they sleep there,” she says. “It’s tempting to get the kids back in immediately, but give it a few days for the off-gassing process.”
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