Introduction
According to Bharat Bhise, a kitchen remodeling project can become a source of immense stress and anxiety if you don’t plan everything properly. Any type of remodeling project can completely disrupt your daily routine but is it important to stay calm and handle the unexpected changes slowly so that you can reduce any panic attacks.
Tips & Tricks
Here are a few tips you can follow to reduce stress during a kitchen remodeling project:
- Plan a suitable budget – Kitchen remodeling can be one of the most expensive remodeling projects that you can undertake, and things can easily get out of your hand if you are not careful. Thus, it is important to plan for every detail ahead of time so that you don’t have to stress about being able to afford it in the future.
Thus, be sure to be upfront and discuss every part of the project including the design choices, material choices, and more with your contractor. Consider how much money you can spend from your savings, whether you have to take home equity loans, depend on credit cards, and more. It is a good idea to create an overhead of 5%-10% to account for any unexpected expenses.
- Understand the project timeline – When a remodeling project is delayed it can increase your stress severalfold. The delay often results in extra expenses and inconveniences. Thus, it is important to get a rough idea about the timeline of the project before you sign any contracts. The goal is to have a clear expectation so that you don’t have to remain guessing when the project will be completed.
Sometimes, delays are unavoidable due to the unavailability of certain materials, difficulty in obtaining permits, holidays, and more. However, it is important to discuss these with your contractor to set clear expectations on how delays would be managed in order to avoid miscommunication and prevent getting stressed.
- Utilize your vacation time – Sometimes, simply being in the vicinity of a kitchen remodeling project can be a stressful experience since it reminds you of the multitude of tasks that need to be completed in order. One of the things you can do during such a time is to get away from the hassle for a short period.
If you and your spouse have vacation time saved up, it is a good idea to use it to help you unwind for a while and relax. If you don’t want to go to a far destination, you can simply visit a resort or a luxury hotel for a staycation for a night or two and get your mind off the stress of the kitchen renovation.
Conclusion
Bharat Bhise suggests you don’t try to take all the responsibility of the kitchen remodeling project on yourself. It is a good idea to let your spouse decide on a few things so that each of you can handle different parts of the kitchen remodeling project. This way you can prevent yourself from being overloaded with having to make too many decisions.
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