Learn tips to minimize stress when your only bathroom is under construction.
Where will everyone go to the bathroom? This becomes an important question when your family’s one and only bath is out of commission. After all, Mother Nature’s call stops for no one and nothing – not even a luxurious spa-like design.
If you’re eager to give your hardworking bath a brand-new look but worried about the disruption, here are a few ideas for how to survive a bathroom remodel.
Remodeling takes time and gets messy. There will be dust, noise, and extra foot traffic in your home. There’s nothing you can do but be prepared. An extensive remodel or renovation is a big inconvenience that has an even bigger payoff. Focus on your end goal: a beautiful bath your family will love.
If you want to remodel your bath on a budget, working with a design/build firm may seem like a pricey move, but it’s money well-spent. Professionals can help you work out a step-by-step plan to reach your goal ensuring your design, budget, and timeline are realistic. And since you're taking your only bathroom out of commission, you'll want to start and finish as fast as possible.
Households with a single bathroom under construction will need to make provision for their family’s basic needs. Here are some ideas to consider:
In conclusion, plan ahead and enlist expert help to keep minor hassles from turning into major headaches during your family’s bathroom renovation. Embrace the remodeling process and take plenty of before and work-in-progress photos. Remind yourself that the inconvenience is temporary and keep your eye on the exciting prize – your dream bathroom.
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Industry Experience: Starting in 2008, I have been in the construction and remodeling industry in multiple capacities: project coordination, management, design, and sales. I have been with HKB since 2020.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I greatly enjoy getting to know our customers and being a part of their kitchen and bath transformations. It’s an honor to be a trusted partner and see the impact that our team's hard work has on someone’s home.
Fun Fact About You: I’ve tap danced nearly my whole life and have been awarded national recognition. I’ve also recently added dance instructor to my tap experience by teaching and choreographing locally for the last two years.
Industry Experience: I have been in the business as a designer and sales person since 1986, and I have been with HKB since 2020.
Favorite Part of Your Job: To be challenged to create something the homeowner never expected and absolutely loves!
Fun Fact About You: Enjoys golfing, playing poker, and cigars!
Industry Experience: Since entering the kitchen & bath industry in 1988, I have worked in all aspects of the industry including manufacturing, design/sales, representing independent manufacturers, and owning a retail kitchen & bath showroom. I have been working with or employed by Harrisburg Kitchen & Bath since 2020.
Favorite Part of Your Job: Helping customers make their dream spaces come to life! Especially enjoy working with older homes from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Fun Fact About You: I enjoy traveling to other parts of the world. Most recently visited Australia in 2019. I have been to all continents except Antarctica! Next on my bucket list.
Industry Experience: My father has run his own construction company since 1992, and because of this I have been involved in the remodeling industry nearly my whole life. I’ve been with HKB since 2018.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I truly love helping people – whether by keeping things organized behind the scenes, ensuring we have everything we need for each project, or assisting with creative problem-solving. It brings me so much joy to be part of such a great team who are passionate about improving people’s lives by reimagining their living spaces!!
Fun Fact About You: I’m a self-published author, a self-taught artist, and a gigantic Star Wars nerd.