{"id":59139,"date":"2019-11-15T08:54:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T08:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/surviving-a-home-renovation-with-the-kids\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:17:36","slug":"surviving-a-home-renovation-with-the-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/surviving-a-home-renovation-with-the-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Surviving a Remodeling With Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"SurvivingRenovating your home is a costly and time-consuming task all on its own, now imagine living through a renovation while the kids are running around the house, screaming in confusion, all the while you’re trying to stay on schedule and keep up with your normal routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yeah, it’s not a pretty picture, and everything can fall into disarray rather quickly. There’s no denying that managing your<\/span> work, parenting, and marriage<\/span><\/a> responsibilities all at the same time can be a challenge, so if you’re thinking of remodeling, you need a strong battle plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

That’s why today we are going over some key <\/span>tips to survive the renovation process with kids,<\/b> manage your time, keep the kids (and your significant other) happy, and conduct an efficient and effective remodel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the steps to a hassle-free home renovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Explain and set expectations<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first advice for surviving remodeling with small children is to address your kid’s curiosity and set expectations with them<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With kids. It`s natural that they`ll want to know everything that`s going on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chances are that you’re not going to be able to get much work done with the contractors (or if you’re repainting a room on your own) if the kiddos are constantly asking questions, touching the tools, or reenacting the battle of Thermopylae in the living room.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, you need to explain to them what the heck is going on. Hopefully, this will help keep them in check.<\/span><\/p>\n

The key is to<\/span> keep the explanation as simple and straightforward <\/b>as possible, so you need to prepare your answer well in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seeing as how kids love to pose numerous subsequent questions, be sure to prep a whole host of answers – you know them best so just brainstorm for a bit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most importantly, you will need to get them to understand that there are some big changes coming up and that space they once knew is going to look a bit different from now on. Talking about this early on will give them time to adjust.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Keep up with your daily routine<\/span><\/h2>\n

Kids love a healthy routine and are not inclined to show feelings of joy and excitement when something changes suddenly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sure, come home with pizza one night and you’re a hero, but start changing their daily routine because of the remodel, and they’ll start to get antsy and cranky. This is why it’s important that you try your best to<\/span> uphold your routine<\/span><\/a> as long as you can, with minimal disruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, depending on the scale of the remodel, you might have to make certain adjustments. For example, you’re remodeling the kitchen, so now you’re having breakfast in the living room.<\/span><\/p>\n

Great, be sure to make it into a fun game, but most importantly, make sure to <\/span>uphold your routine<\/b> and have the meal at the same time every morning. This will help you maintain your schedule, and keep everyone happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Work with professionals and your kids<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"WorkProbably the best way to organize a smooth and enjoyable remodel is to work with a professional, so it is crucial to make sure you’re ready for your home renovation<\/a> by getting in touch with an experienced contractor.<\/span><\/p>\n

But when you have kids, you quickly learn that it’s best to keep them in the loop as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Children love games and they love being creative, so it’s also important to <\/a><\/span>give your kids a task<\/a> in the project as well.<\/b><\/p>\n

This should be something they can do easily, something that won’t jeopardize the look and feel of a room, and poses little to no risk. Like repainting a room.<\/span><\/p>\n

With your help and guidance, your kids can style their rooms with their own artistic approach – have them draw on the walls, mix paints, and contribute to the repaint any way they can.<\/span><\/p>\n

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