How to Take the Stress Out of Home Improvement Projects

The time had come for a few home-improvement projects. In the scheme of things, it was nothing much — three rooms and the stairwell painted, a couple of hardwood floors cleaned and re-finished, a few light fixtures replaced, an old tub swapped out with a shower. Even so, these relatively small jobs created a big disruption in our household. Read on to hear what the experts say — and what I and others have learned — about staying sane while everything in your home is turned upside-down.