Packing
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Pack
up the kitchen (or
bathroom) well before the
remodeling beings. While
it’s a great time to
“spring clean” your
shelves, don’t forget to
label your boxes well.
This will make the
unpacking process a lot
easier.
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Items
that are fragile should be
marked accordingly and
stored in an area away
from the construction.
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If
you’re remodeling your
bathroom, pretend you’re
going on a trip—keep
hairdryers, toothpaste,
and face wash accessible.
Keep Eating
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In
the weeks before the work
begins, keep a list of all
the restaurants you’ve
been meaning to try. When
the microwave gets old,
your list will come in
handy for a quick escape!
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Plan
a location outside of the
remodeling area to act as
your temporary kitchen.
Make sure that it
includes:
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A
refrigerator. Small,
dorm-type units often work
best and often have
freezer spaces for storing
frozen dinners.
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The
microwave. Don’t forget
to stock up on
microwave-safe dishes and
microwaveable meals.
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A
“kitchen sink.”
Consider where your water
source will be in relation
to your temporary kitchen.
Stock up on bottled water.
You may need to wash
dishes in the
bathtub—make sure you
keep cleaning supplies,
trash bags, and dishtowels
handy.
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The
coffee maker. Keep filters
and coffee close at hand.
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Utility
utensils. Don’t pack
away everyday items like
can openers, sharp knives,
and bottle openers.
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A
dining area. Set up a
table for eating and food
preparation, preferably
near your microwave and
fridge.
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The
essentials. Tell your kids
you’re picnicking…use
paper plates, napkins, and
disposable silverware.
Ordinary items like
condiments, cereal, and
salt and pepper should be
easily accessible.
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