Keep your vice of choice in easy reach.

Think about easy, good for you snacks. I'm craving healthier and healthier snacks the longer my kitchen is down.

Always look for the silver lining. (Exampleesterday, floor guy called in sick. I was beside myself. But, I think that was the B-crew. Today, I got the A-crew instead. And they worked about a 12 hour day getting things far enough that they'll definitely finish tomorrow.)

So exciting, right? and stressful too. It helps to have made your decisions beforehand. So you are only dealing with surprises that turn up during any renovation. Good Luck and keep the wine handy. For an interesting take on reducing stress during DIY reno, look at laxsupermom's recommendation halfway through this thread! NSFW..if you have word scanners!

Here is a link that might be useful: DIY reno and stress

I'm excited for you....and envious. I still don't have a start date for my remodel.

I just got word that my reno start date is Sept. 8th. Strange thing is that I don't want it to start, but I do want it to end!