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7 Things To Note Before Renovating Your House

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
July 16, 2019
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Once you’ve lived in the same house for a prolonged time, it can get boring and inspire you to start renovating. It’s normal to want to create a space that reflects your personality and with so many resources on the internet, it’s even easier. Additionally, channelling your creativity to a productive project such as renovating your house can be rewarding. However, you need to keep some things in mind before taking up such a big task. Here are things to note before renovating your house.

Know Your Preferences

You may source inspiration from the internet, magazines or your friends. All this information can make you lose sight of what you really want. Therefore, you should have a theme in mind before you pick designs. Take your time to go through different decor designs and if you’re a couple, ensure you’re both on the same page.

Get A Schedule

To avoid feeling overwhelmed by your renovating project, make sure you create a schedule with set tasks and timelines. A schedule breaks down work that needs to be done in the house. Additionally, before starting, it will help to allocate each task a timeline and figure out where to start.

Know The Rules

Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, there are some things you can and can’t do within your premises. Check in with your landlord or developer on what the rules are before starting any renovation project lest you find yourself undoing the project later on. For instance, some apartments have a strict rule against painting or drilling the walls. 

Make A Budget 

While renovating, it’s easy to go over the amount you intended to spend. That’s why it’s absolutely important to have a budget. Additionally, you can cut unnecessary costs by figuring out what you need and what you don’t. This doesn’t mean that you do a cheap job and end up with a less satisfactory job.

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Ask For References

If your friend’s amazing living room decor prompted you to think about renovating yours, don’t be afraid to ask them for references. Whether it’s their beautiful wallpaper, nice couch or nice finishing, check in with a reliable source before contacting someone. You can even ask to see a before and after picture of the contractor’s work.

Have Realistic Timing

Do your research on timing as well. You don’t want to start renovating then leave it halfway because of time constraints. Additionally, you don’t want your new floor tiles to get ruined by other renovations because you didn’t set realistic timing. If it’s a long project which you intend on doing by yourself, you can set aside the weekends for renovating.

Check Your Neighbourhood

No matter how much you pour into renovating your house, its price will still be determined by the market value. Therefore, before spending a fortune on a house that won’t give you the same return, research the market price within your neighbourhood. This will save you a lot of unnecessary upgrades.

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