Keeping children out of harm’s way during a home remodel is challenging. By nature, children are inquisitive and prone to poking around in new environments. During renovations, this can be very dangerous.
Speak with your contractor if you have children who will be in the home during the remodel. Request that extra safety precautions are put into place, and make sure that your contractor is comfortable working in a home with children. Ask him or her if they have experience remodeling homes where child safety and kid friendliness are requirements.
If you’re doing a kitchen or bath remodel – updating a room that the children use frequently – be diligent about setting up an alternate space where the family can function. If your child is accustomed to retrieving his or her own juice from the kitchen fridge, set up a mini fridge instead and show your child the difference. If you’ll be using a guest bathroom while the main is remodeled, be sure to transfer all your child’s toys and bath time accessories. A little bit of diligence and pre-planning goes a long way toward keeping children safe during remodeling.
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