Bathroom renovations provide you with an opportunity to correct the little problems that have plagued your household. Adding an extra sink or extending a vanity can help you resolve squabbles about sharing a bathroom with several family members. Adding new lighting and tile can also brighten everyone’s morning. But you first need to make it through the renovations. Below, the professionals from Forever Builders, the San Diego kitchen remodel and bathroom renovation experts homeowners have trusted for more than 20 years, offer several ideas that can help you and your family find ways to survive the renovation stage.
Renovate One Bathroom at a Time
If you have a large home, you may have the option of keeping one bathroom open. In this case, you may find that creating a bathroom schedule for your family can help everyone be on the same page regarding who needs a shower. You’ll also want to use organizers and other strategies to keep the solo bathroom from getting overly cluttered. However, this is typically the most popular option for families who need regular access to their home’s bathroom.
Explore Alternative Wash Areas
Viewing the temporary disruption in your home’s bathroom use as an opportunity to improvise can also help you meet your hygiene needs while the contractor works quickly on improving the space. Take a moment to think of other places where you can refresh your hygiene. Some people already shower at the gym, or you might choose to wash your hair using the sprayer on your kitchen sink. In a pinch, dry shampoo and other products that don’t require running water can help everyone stay clean for a day or two.
Set Up a Vanity in Another Room
Many people don’t realize how much they rely on their bathroom mirror until they encounter contractors in the room. If you tend to spend time primping, it helps to create a separate place to put on makeup and style your hair. This also frees up more space in the one functioning bathroom if you’ve opted to phase the renovations. All you need is a table and mirror you can use to set up your supplies, and you’ll be able to keep up your morning routine.
Plan Renovations around a Vacation
Bathroom remodeling contractors can often work during times when you may not be home. Some families prefer to head out for a vacation while the contractor works. Your family can enjoy the luxury of a hotel bathroom while you wait out the renovations and enjoy your favorite activities in a new locale. Once you come back, you’ll be able to enjoy the feeling of luxury a newly renovated bathroom provides.
Communicate with Your Contractor
Mentally preparing for the renovations is just as important as figuring out how you’ll wash your hair. As you plan the renovations, ask your contractor what to expect. Ideally, you’ll hear the company you choose works hard to minimize messes and disruptions to the timeline. Your contractor may also help you plan which bathroom to start with first and provide you with a general idea of when to expect the work to start and end each day. Knowing what will happen during the renovation helps you plan for managing any brief disruptions to your normal routine.
Whether their home improvement projects involve bathroom renovations or kitchen remodeling, San Diego homeowners can rely on the team from Forever Builders for outstanding workmanship and exceptional service at affordable rates. We’ll help you create the bathroom you’ve always wanted, meeting all your expectations while keeping your costs within budget. To find out more about our outstanding bathroom remodeling services, give one of our friendly team members a call today.