How to prepare your home the smart way – with structure, planning and flexibility
Whether you’re repainting walls, replacing flooring, or doing a full renovation – giving your home a refresh is exciting. But it can also bring a fair share of dust, noise, clutter, and logistical headaches.
With the right preparation and a few clever tricks, you can save time, reduce stress and protect your belongings. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get ready for your next home upgrade – and how to create space without getting rid of anything.
Why Planning is Everything When Renovating
Renovation is about more than paint and tools. You need to think about moving or protecting furniture, organizing workflows, and staying flexible if the timeline changes.
Ask yourself these key questions before starting:
- Which rooms are affected? Will you need to clear everything out or just move it around?
- How long will the work realistically take?
- What will you do with fragile or bulky items?
- Do you have space to store materials or furniture temporarily?
- Are delivery timelines and tradespeople coordinated?
Our 7 Best Renovation Tips to Keep You Sane
- Clear out early
Free up space before construction starts. It saves time and keeps your stuff safe. - Protect valuables
Electronics, artwork, glass – anything fragile should be securely packed or stored separately. - Cover surfaces properly
Use masking tape, dust sheets or felt mats – a small investment that saves major clean-up. - Build buffer time into your schedule
Deliveries get delayed, work takes longer – expect it, plan for it. - Let neighbors know
A quick heads-up can prevent complaints about noise or mess in shared spaces. - Unplug and store electronics
Dust is deadly for tech. If possible, pack and remove devices during heavy renovation phases. - Store items offsite
Instead of squeezing everything into other rooms, consider self storage or storage boxes – more room to breathe, less risk of damage.
Renovating Without the Clutter: SaveSpace Has You Covered
Need to free up space for your renovation – but don’t have a garage, spare room or basement?
SaveSpace makes it incredibly easy:
- We pick up your furniture and boxes right from your doorstep
- We store them safely in dry, secure, video-monitored storage units
- You get a digital inventory with photos – track what’s stored at all times
- You can schedule partial or full returns whenever the room is ready
- You only pay for the space you actually use – no contracts, no surprises
📦 Whether you’re renovating one room or the entire flat – SaveSpace helps you make space where you need it most.
Renovate Smart – and Breathe Easier
From quick refreshes to full remodels: when you store smart, you renovate smarter.
Clear your space – not your home – and make room for what’s next.
📦 Book your storage space now and renovate without the stress – with SaveSpace