Renovating your home is no easy task. It can be a demanding process that requires patience — especially from the homeowner. Renovation rarely means that you hire a contractor and they do all the work. You have a key role in the planning. Minimize potential hassles and stress by learning how to effectively renovate a home. Here are some practical home renovation tips that can reduce your stress and keep your home tidy during a renovation:
1. Planning and design. Whether you’re renovating a part of your home or the whole house, it is essential to have a thought-out plan. It is easier to correct a sketch than a remodel. Set a budget and talk to your contractor about it.
2. Establish living arrangements. For full house renovations, find a place to stay during the renovation. Check in occasionally to observe the progress, but enjoy having the comforts of home — elsewhere. If you’re having a kitchen or bathroom reno and wish to stay, get creative and figure out how you’ll cook (outdoor barbecue?) or bathe (gym locker room?).
3. Sign a contract. Without a contract, you have no recourse if you’re dealing with an unscrupulous contractor. A reputable company will specify all the details (and homeowner protections) and sign it before beginning work.
4. Organize. Put important items and documents in good storage. Find a room that will not be touched and put everything there, or rent storage space. Label boxes specifically to make unpacking easier.
5. Keep receipts. Take all your renovation-related receipts and put them in a safe file or folder.
6. Choose materials. Share photos and research about flooring, tiles, paint colours, and other aspects of the renovation. The contractor will advise you on what works best and, when possible, help save money on purchases.
7. Avoid dust. If you have allergies, asthma, or any dust-related sensitivity, it’s best to stay somewhere else while your place is under construction.
The stress of home renovations can be eased with a proven contractor. If you’re thinking of making some changes in your home, contact V-CAN Construction Inc. at (647) 560-4955 for inquiries.