Excerpted from Nancy Chillag’s book

How To Survive a Remodel

If your relationship is in any type of trouble, do not start a remodel. Psychologists, therapists and marriage counselors probably all agree that one of the most stressful things for a marriage to endure is a remodel. The normal things that can put stress on a marriage are magnified during construction. Money (or the lack thereof) is a constant battle for couples. Changes during a remodel and choosing between inexpensive and expensive finish items will be dealt with on a daily basis. While everyone wants to belong to “one big happy family,” spouses and children need their own space at times. If you are living in the house during construction, there will be a lot less space to occupy. Privacy will be at a premium.

If you can’t make a commitment early on to work as a team, then perhaps a remodel is not right for you. And if children are involved, multiply the stress factor by ten. Failure to rally all parties behind the endeavor will be disastrous and may do permanent damage to a relationship.

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For any homeowner thinking about or starting a remodel, How to Survive a Remodel will guide you through every step and protect you along the way