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Always Have a Budget
You cannot start working on a home renovation without a budget in place. You must know how much money you have to spend. You should also know what percentage of that money should be going to all the different renovation categories.
Always Have a Plan
You should never start demoing your workspace for a renovation until you have a plan. This will ensure you are not tearing down things you should be keeping and vice versa. A plan will also help you see the bigger picture, including what the room will look like when you are finished.
Don’t Exceed Your DIY Limitations
You may be good at painting a room or tearing out drywall. However, your skills may be limited when it comes to moving or replacing pipes, installing new light fixtures, or installing tile. You must know your limitations and accept them when you are renovating your home.
Always Understand When You Should Splurge and When You Should Save Some Money
While your budget should help you understand when you should be splurging and when you should be saving, you may not always want to follow that. This is the tricky part, because there are so many shiny new things out there when it comes to renovating spaces in a home. You are going to be tempted so many times when you are out shopping and choosing materials and other items. If you are not careful, you can easily blow your budget.
We recommend thinking carefully before splurging on any item and making sure that item is worth the hefty price tag.
Choose the Proper Contractor
It is so easy to go to Google and click on the first name that pops up when you search for a contractor. However, you may be surprised to find out that that person does not do their job very well.
It is best to choose the proper contractor when you are renovating your home. You can easily find out if the person you want to hire is a good fit by meeting with them and asking them questions. We also recommend doing reference checks and making sure they have the proper business license and insurance coverage.
Always Expect the Unexpected
You may think that your renovation project is going to be so easy. However, we don’t think we have ever completed a renovation project that has gone according to plan. We always say that you should always expect the unexpected. That way you are actually ready when something does go wrong and relieved when nothing does.
A Delay
You never want to be the person that has a renovation project delayed, but it is going to happen. Hopefully, the delay will only be a day or two, but you should be prepared to have it last longer in some situations.
If you want to avoid delays, you should make sure you have all the materials you will need in advance. While it is not guaranteed that you won’t have any delays, we can tell you that most delays are caused from waiting for materials to arrive.
Be Prepared to Make Hundreds of Decisions
By the time you begin working on your renovations, you are going to think you have made every decision you will need to make about the project. However, your decision making is just beginning! You will find yourself being asked numerous questions every day and you will be expected to answer immediately to avoid a delay.
Plan Ahead
Depending on where the renovations are taking place in your home, you may find yourself living without a few key rooms. It is best to plan ahead for any renovation, so that you are not missing anything you need from those spaces.
If you are having your kitchen remodeled, you will want to create a mini kitchen somewhere else in your home. This will ensure you can still prepare simple meals instead of eating out all the time.
Have a Backup Plan
The best plans may not end up working and a backup plan may need to be in place. You may think you can live in your home throughout the entire renovation, only to find out that you cannot. Knowing your backup plan in advance can save you a lot of headaches later on.
These are the ten things you must do for an easier renovation. You do not need to do them all, but we guarantee that if you do, your renovation will go much smoother from start to finish.
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