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The home office has space for multiple people to work at the same time, and sleek storage keeps papers neat and organized. Off hours,

the flow between office, kitchen, and dining room makes entertaining a breeze.

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The hard truth is that some items may not

work in the newly designed space. Weinstein

gave away entire collections of things when she

realized that she had gathered too much over the

years.

“Now is the time to go through ALL of your

things. If you are investing in a major renovation of your

home, really consider which items you have now will suit the

new space,” Weinstein advises. Keep what is truly important,

functional, and beautiful, send furnishings out to refinish

or repair, and donate the rest. She kept aside only what

she knew she would need for the year-long renovation, and

packed away the rest.

While moving out of the home during a major

renovation may seem like a big added expense,

Weinstein says it is well worth the extra effort.

When the house is vacant, plumbers, electricians,

and other trades can efficiently complete more of

their work in far fewer visits. “Staying in the home

during a renovation is a really big mistake. Moving

out allows the trades to work at will, which can actually save a

lot of time and money. And it’s much healthier not to breathe

in all the dust and grime,” she says.

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