DIY Secrets

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Devise a plan – Whenever you decide to renovate your home, start by creating a realistic plan that
includes a schedule of every task you plan to undertake. Since you are renovating the house to make it a
better place to live in for your family, their comfort comes first. If a certain room needs more time to
work on, allot spare rooms for the family to shift, till the renovation is over. For instance, if you are
remodeling the kitchen, make sure you have necessary provisions to cook food in another room.
Make choices before renovating – Choose all the required equipment and fittings before you start the
renovation. Everything from the color of the walls to the color and style of the cabinets should be
decided on. Make sure the job isn’t held up if you don’t have something. After you have everything at
hand and a definite plan to execute, avoid making any major changes during renovation. Major changes
not only lengthen the process, but also increase expenses.
Seek help – Although you have decided to do the renovation by yourself, you can consult a renovation
contractor for tips. You would not want to spoil your house in the effort towards making it better. If you
end up doing more than necessary, you might actually spend more.
Let your neighbors know – Whenever you decide on renovating your home, make sure the neighbors
know. You wouldn’t want to take on any brawls with the neighbors over noise issues. Take along a
basket of muffins or invite them over for a party after the renovation. They will surely be cooperative if
you take on a positive and friendly attitude.
Time is the essence – Avoid making any major renovations if you are planning to join a new job or have a
bay during remodeling or renovations. If you happen to have a lengthy renovation, you might end up
putting your own job and family life at stake. If at all you have a big renovation project in hand, consider
rescheduling your plan.
Limit the disruption – It is highly impossible to control noise and inconvenience while renovating. You
can send the family on vacation or to another house in the city to avoid them undergoing any
inconvenience. Keep little kids away from the renovation as the dust and rubble might cause health
hazards. If you cannot shift the family, consider setup up a make shift kitchen in the yard. You can install
a small refrigerator, hot plate and microwave there.