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Whether you’re doing a guest bedroom, bathroom or a kitchen remodel, it pays to be a good neighbor throughout. Featured in this photo is the upcoming Hooker Furniture Bedroom Beaumont King Upholstered Bed.<\/p><\/div>\n

Okay, remodeling a home entails loud noises, debris, and lots of mess. There could also be a time when the street becomes less spacious because the parking could be eaten up by the goings-on during the renovation.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re planning to remodel the bathroom or the roof, this type of extensive project could literally change your lifestyle as well as your neighbors\u2019. You might just think of the immediate impact to your family but there are, inevitably, effects to your neighbors, too.<\/p>\n

Be kind and here are some ways that you can be nice to them during the construction phase \u2013<\/p>\n

Get Necessary Permits <\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a courtesy to your neighbors to get all the necessary papers for the remodel. This will ensure everyone in your neighborhood that you are abiding by the local building codes. This becomes doubly important when you have plans of selling your house someday.<\/p>\n

Your neighbors will also be ascertained that your safety and theirs have been considered. Just make sure that you display the permit on the window where your neighbors can best see it. This is to deter any possible questions that they may have if this piece of paper is absent.<\/p>\n

Inform the Neighbors <\/strong><\/p>\n

As a part of the neighborhood, it is your responsibility to inform the nearby homes of the upcoming remodeling project. You don\u2019t have to knock from one door to the next, though. You can just write a letter detailing the part that\u2019s going to be remodeled in your home, why you\u2019re remodeling, and the timeline for this project.<\/p>\n

You should also include your contact information. You could also thank them by sending some baked goods (yes, these are very effective in mitigating concerns). There are also communities that have their own regulations on whom to notify when you will remodel.<\/p>\n

Notify two to three houses down.<\/p>\n

Emphasize the Work Hours <\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most important parts of your letter is that section where you write the work hours as well as the project timeline.<\/p>\n

Will the workers do the construction tasks during the morning? Normally, the construction hours take about 12 hours each day so, ideally, it should be between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The contractor must be informed of your preferred work hours so that they do not end up annoying your neighbors who are expecting that the noise would stop at a certain time.<\/p>\n

Contain the Mess <\/strong><\/p>\n

Deck or roofing installations could create a huge mess. These projects involve demolishing parts of your home and some scraps building up in your yard. Some of this debris could get to your neighbor\u2019s lawn \u2013 this is what you would not want to happen.<\/p>\n

Tell your contractors to be respectful of the nearby properties. Check on your shortlisted contractors\u2019 cleanup processes so that you get to choose the one that creates the least impact on other people\u2019s homes.<\/p>\n

Be Gentle and Considerate <\/strong><\/p>\n

Even when you prepared amply, there could be complaints from neighbors who will not be happy with the ongoing remodeling project. Instead of reacting straightaway, you could sit down with your neighbor and come up with a solution. Have your neighbor speak to the contractor who would be able to explain to them what\u2019s going on and for how long.<\/p>\n

Be sure to thank your neighbor for bearing with the inconveniences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"