Yes, most often you can still live in your home when it is under renovation. General contractors may be able to work with a home's occupants to work around one another while the project progresses. There may be some slight inconveniences to overcome like not being able to cook in your kitchen for a few days or needing to create a makeshift sleep area in the living room or basement while a bedroom is being worked on, however, with a little patience and cooperation it is possible to continue living in your home during a renovation project.