The 5 Don’ts of Home Renovation
- By Michael Bryksa
- Published 02/1/2012
- Home Management
- Unrated
People say the thing that differentiates a good day from a bad one is your attitude. Don't dwell on the bad things, they say. Live life to the fullest by learning to appreciate what you have. That's true. But nobody mentioned the same can't be said about home renovation. When renovating your home sweet home, you must take extra precautions, picture the worst case scenarios, before attempting to drive the first nail down with a hammer.
Simply put, you must be prepared and should have planned the entire project out in advance. Here are five things that could completely wreck your dreams of renovating your old home.
1. Safety second
No one needs to be told that safety comes first. The majority of people get the message already, but unfortunately a select few still don't. Renovation-related accidents are still somewhat common these days.
Think about safety before you think about what you want your house to look like after renovation. For example, don't forget to wear a hard-hat helmet at all times. Asbestos and lead-based paint can be particularly bad for your health, so make sure to wear a breathing filter when working with them. It deserves repeating: never compromise your own safety.
2. Renovating Without Planning
Like I said earlier, renovating your house without planning it in advance is like signing a certificate that your project won't be successful, or it won't turn out as well as you hoped it to be.
There are millions of Do-It-Yourself videos on the Internet about basically every nook and cranny of home renovation. Most of these are free, so you really don't have any excuse not to check them out before pulling ahead with your project.
3. Not Making The Most Of Opportunities
This can also a result of the previous pointer – not planning in advance.
You're wasting opportunities to save time and money when, for instance, you're installing a new drywall and not updating or checking your wirings at the same time, since you already have the walls open in the first place.
4. Not Getting The Magic Number Of Estimates – 3
Professionals agree you need to hit the magic number of three when dealing with contractors about your home renovation project. Even if you're planning to do everything yourself, you still need to talk to at least three subcontractors to make sure the project is treading the right path.
5. Not Getting Professional Help
It's okay to do things yourself, especially when it involve matters of your own home.
DIY saves you money, but there's also a reason why most folks would rather call a professional to do the job -quality of end result. No matter how you look at it, a professional would definitely do a better job of anything than someone who isn't, including home renovation. If you're unsure how to perform a certain job, don't hesitate to call in a home renovation professional.
Avoid turning your sweet home into a complete mess by following these simple home renovation tips.
Simply put, you must be prepared and should have planned the entire project out in advance. Here are five things that could completely wreck your dreams of renovating your old home.
1. Safety second
No one needs to be told that safety comes first. The majority of people get the message already, but unfortunately a select few still don't. Renovation-related accidents are still somewhat common these days.
Think about safety before you think about what you want your house to look like after renovation. For example, don't forget to wear a hard-hat helmet at all times. Asbestos and lead-based paint can be particularly bad for your health, so make sure to wear a breathing filter when working with them. It deserves repeating: never compromise your own safety.
2. Renovating Without Planning
Like I said earlier, renovating your house without planning it in advance is like signing a certificate that your project won't be successful, or it won't turn out as well as you hoped it to be.
3. Not Making The Most Of Opportunities
This can also a result of the previous pointer – not planning in advance.
You're wasting opportunities to save time and money when, for instance, you're installing a new drywall and not updating or checking your wirings at the same time, since you already have the walls open in the first place.
4. Not Getting The Magic Number Of Estimates – 3
Professionals agree you need to hit the magic number of three when dealing with contractors about your home renovation project. Even if you're planning to do everything yourself, you still need to talk to at least three subcontractors to make sure the project is treading the right path.
5. Not Getting Professional Help
It's okay to do things yourself, especially when it involve matters of your own home.
DIY saves you money, but there's also a reason why most folks would rather call a professional to do the job -quality of end result. No matter how you look at it, a professional would definitely do a better job of anything than someone who isn't, including home renovation. If you're unsure how to perform a certain job, don't hesitate to call in a home renovation professional.
Avoid turning your sweet home into a complete mess by following these simple home renovation tips.
Michael Bryksa
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