Upgrading and renovating your kitchen is a great way to improve storage, increase space, and raise the value of your home. However, kitchen remodeling is serious business and can get in the way of mealtime and disrupt your life. Knowing how to prepare for a kitchen remodel will help you stay sane and survive the long renovation.
Prepare Food in Advance.
One of the best ways to make sure you are prepared for the kitchen remodeling is to prepare a lot of food well in advance. Stock up the freezer with lots of ready-to-eat meals that don’t require a stovetop or oven, as you won’t have access to one for a while. Utilize a crockpot and BBQ during the renovation to make mealtime a bit easier.
Get ready to eat out a lot. To shake things up and keep dinners interesting, try going out for a meal or ordering in some takeout or pizza. Keep things interesting but be prepared for fast and easy meals.
Pack Your Kitchen Up.
Before you pack up everything in your kitchen, make sure you take the things you will need for your temporary kitchen. You may want to keep enough cutlery, plates, and glasses for everyone in your family. You may also want to keep seasonings on hand and anything that you may want for your meals.
Make sure to label all your boxes and pack things in a way that makes sense. Try not to mix up your cupboards when packing the boxe; this will make unpacking easier for you.
Create Your Temporary Kitchen.
With all your prepared meals and items set aside from your kitchen, you should be able to make a temporary kitchen. Set it up in a way that makes sense and is easy to use. You may consider getting a hot plate, microwave, or mini fridge depending on how long your kitchen remodeling project will take.
Surviving your kitchen remodel will not be difficult if you are prepared and know what to expect.
