When its possible, I suggest that you schedule your kitchen remodeling in the summertime. This is a time of year when you can take advantage of the outdoors to help minimize the disruption that a remodeling project can have on your family. For the days that your kitchen is completely out of commission, you can plan a family cook-out and grill burgers or steaks. You can pick up some fast-food chicken and picnic in your backyard or at a nearby park. A night out at a baseball game is also a nice distraction. Summertime is also convenient because you can leave windows open to air out paint and other fumes more quickly. Some people choose to plan their remodeling while they are away on vacation. You can leave phone numbers behind in case of any questions or problems, or you can call periodically to check on the progress.

When it's possible, remodeling in the summertime has some advantages.