Lillian Dunham's Profile

Do not do the paint removal with chemicals indoors. That can be SUPER dangerous! If you are just sanding a lot, buy a plastic tarp and go for it indoors. It will be dusty, but won't kill you.
When it comes time to paint it, just do not use any oil paint or spray paint in doors especially in the kitchen. I had a friend who lit her kitchen on fire while spray painting out an open window!
I live in an apartment and do tons of refinishing and crafty stuff in the carport/alley and in the landing of an auxiliary stairwell. If you hunt around I bet you can find a spot. I have left things out overnight with notes asking not to touch with my apt number, and nothing untoward has ever happened.