Your first home remodel is always going to be the hardest. That’s why it is recommended that you gather as much information as you possibly can before starting your first major renovation job at home. Below are a few tips that will help you save both time and money on your renovation and ensure it begins and ends as planned.
Think about surrounding homes
The last thing anyone would want is to out build the neighborhood they live in. If you’re considering adding an additional story in a neighborhood with ranch level houses, you should reconsider. This is true if you’re considering a two story garage while everyone else has just one. If you spend too much money on your home, its value will be significantly higher than most others in the neighborhood and you will have trouble getting that price if you ever try to sell it.
Make a detailed plan
You need to make a detailed plan for your home remodel. It’s best to determine where and how you are going to be spending money on the project and not stray from this plan one bit. This is even truer for kitchen or bathroom remodels. Homeowners tend to stray from their plan on a number of occasions. So consider the costs of a renovation and ensure you cover everything you want before starting the remodel.
Hiring the right contractor
When hiring a contractor, you shouldn’t settle for anything less than the best. You need to hire a licensed contractor with several good referrals. They also need to be trustworthy and have sufficient insurance. You will be able to determine how good or bad a contractor is depending on the feedback you receive from their clients. This could prevent you from making a huge mistake by choosing the wrong contractor.
Are your goals in line with your budget?
When you are pricing your remodel, do not guess anything. It’s best to visit a home improvement website or better yet, a physical store and note down the price of everything you need. This will give you a good idea of how much money you will need for your remodel. Ensure you have enough money in place before beginning your remodel. You wouldn’t want to run out of money halfway through the remodel now would you?
Update electricals and plumbing
And lastly, there are electrical wires and plumbing running throughout every home. You need to make sure that all the outlets and plumbing lines aren’t moved out of place. If they are, it will only result in costly additions. The overall look of the design may be compromised because of this too. You wouldn’t want this now would you.
