Important Things to Do Before a Whole-House Remodel

A whole-house remodel is one of the biggest projects any homeowner will undertake. Extra planning and preparation can go a long way in keeping things organized. Here are some of the important things you need to do before a whole-house remodel.

Make an Inventory of Your Belongings

You’ll need to put your belongings in storage while your house is being remodeled. Make it a point to create an inventory of your belongings. It’s an opportunity to declutter and reduce the items that you will put back in when your project is finished. You can sell, donate or give away some of your belongings in the process. Then, the ones that you keep will dictate what kind of storage solution they need. An inventory can also be useful for insurance purposes.

Finish Your Consumables

In the weeks leading up to the start of the project, try to finish all the consumables in your home, be it the food in your pantry or the supplies in your bathroom and kitchen. This will help lighten your load if you and your family are planning on temporarily moving out of your house.

Create and Maintain a Digital Storage Account for Your Documents

Create a secure account for storing scans or photos of documents related to your remodeling project: receipts, contracts and reference photos. A cloud-based account will give you access to your documents across multiple devices. Most digital storage services offer free accounts with storage capacities that can be upgraded at cost when needed.

Storing your documents online will let you easily find relevant documents and save you time when you need them urgently while keeping the originals in a project folder or document safe. Digital storage will also let you share spreadsheets and calendars to ensure that you and your contractor are on the same page.

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