Any remodeling project can seem overwhelming, but with some minor preparations, it’ll be a smoother renovation process. Here are 3 tips to help you prepare for a home improvement project.
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Plan
Familiarize yourself with the tasks required by the project. The first step in preparing for any home project is to make sure you understand what you will be doing; this will prevent unforeseen messes, setbacks, and trips to the hardware store. This step is of special importance for those attempting a repair for the first time.
– The Internet contains a wealth of information regarding home improvement projects. Video hosting sites like YouTube feature many “how-to” demonstrations of common home repair tasks. Discussion forums geared towards home improvement can be used to ask specific questions or address concerns as they arise in your project.
– One of the most important things you can do when studying a home repair is to make a list of the tools and supplies you will need. This will prevent you from having to stop work midway through a project or trying to improvise when you don’t have the right tool. Source: wikiHow
Search and Inspect
Invite a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. Many realtors will do this as a courtesy, but you will probably have to pay a consultation fee to a designer. Check with several designers in your area; a standard hourly fee is normally less than $100, and in an hour they can give you lots of ideas for needed improvements. Even small suggested improvements, such as paint colors or furniture placement, can go a long way toward improving the look and feel of your home.
Not every home improvement is cosmetic. Deteriorating roofs, termite infestation or outdated electrical systems — you can’t fix it if you don’t know it’s broken. Hire an inspector to check out the areas of your home that you don’t normally see. They may discover hidden problems that could negatively impact your home’s value. Small problems (such as a hidden water leak) can become big, expensive problems quickly; the longer you put off repairs, the more expensive those repairs will be. Source: DIYNetwork
Final Preparation Steps
Examine the fine print of the contract.
Finalize household arrangements. Now that you know when the work will begin, make any additional plans, such as reserving storage space for furnishings or booking a hotel room for the day when the water will be turned off.
If possible, carve out an oasis for yourself. Select a room that will remain relatively untouched by the chaos and equip it with whatever you might need to keep yourself sane for the duration. (A DVD player, electric teakettle, yoga mat, earplugs, etc.) Source: RealSimple
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168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
