Q&A with Jean: Why Should I Move Out During My Renovation?
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Why should I move out during my renovation?
JEAN: The answer is, because you love yourself, and you want to stay healthy. There are so many airborne particles in the air during a renovation, from paint to sometimes, asbestos. We highly recommend that people move out of the space when they’re gut renovating, although it’s not necessary for every project or to move out for the entire time.
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If, for some reason, you can’t, whether it’s financial or otherwise, we suggest that you put some kind of vapor barrier between the space where you are living and where the renovation is happening. You want to make sure that you are healthy throughout your entire renovation. Think about it: while someone is demoing, they usually have a mask on and they also leave the property. You don’t want to be sleeping in a room filled with dust particles. We definitely suggest to at least move out of your space during the dusty demolition phase.
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Looking for more advice from Jean? Be sure to check out the fourteenth installment in this series, Q&A with Jean: Should I Take the Lowest Bid?
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