That dream home. At one point in our life (or many points for some), we envision our dream home. The walk-in closet, a 60-inch plasma TV with surround system in the entertainment room upstairs or even the garden lamps surrounding the house - all these will become reality through renovation.
Renovating can be a less stressful process if we take the right steps by planning ahead and making the right choices. We plan for months, some even more than a year, to craft the perfect living space of bringing our vision of a perfect home to life.
Getting caught up with how everything will look is something we all get drawn into because it is something we see daily. This is why it is vital that we put thoughts on paper before the vision of our dream home can come true.
Read, research and learn from the mistakes of others
There are plenty of reading materials and stories on the Internet. Do your research first. If you are concerned about the colour and quality of the toilet flush system, be just as concerned about the things that you do not see.
Learn about things like how you can fire-proof your house. Read up on how you can improve the air quality within each room through good ventilation, doors or windows placement. And perhaps, the most important of all, find out what kind of electricity consumption will be required in each area.
Kitchens usually have a number of electricity appliances. It is better to use a standard based cable of the right size for your kitchen needs. Pull an extra cable line in if necessary. Same goes for an air-conditioners which consume more power and hence, the cables used need to match accordingly.
Checklist
Always do a thorough and complete checklist to ensure consistency and completeness in all renovation areas. It will also help to avoid exceeding your budget. The checklist is the lifeline to your renovation plan.
Your best friend - the contractor
Your contractor is not only your second pair of eyes during the renovation process but he will be your adviser too. The contractor will oversee everything from recommending the type of paint to the choice of cables installed into the walls to your personal bed space.
It is important to pick the right contractor for the job. Do not make the decision based on bids. Lower bids can mean that the contractor is cutting corners. Instead, ask friends or family members for a contractor they have had a good experience with.
Frequent checks
During the renovation period, conduct frequent checks on the progress of your home. This is going to be your home for a long time (hopefully!) and it deserves your full attention especially if it is to become your dream home. Complaining after the wall has been hacked or the concrete has been poured will only increase cost and cause delays to your renovation work. Be present every day to see the progress of the renovation.
Extra mileage
Planning ahead for the future is as important as planning beforehand. Keep the leftover paints and tiles for future touch-ups. You would not want to purchase an entire tin of paint to cover up a small chip on the wall or to re-tile cracked floors. Tile designs are notorious for their short manufacturing life.
Making the right choice
Renovating can be a less stressful process if we take the right steps by planning ahead and making the right choices. We plan for months, some even more than a year, to craft the perfect living space of bringing our vision of a perfect home to life.
Getting caught up with how everything will look is something we all get drawn into because it is something we see daily. This is why it is vital that we put thoughts on paper before the vision of our dream home can come true.
Read, research and learn from the mistakes of othersThere are plenty of reading materials and stories on the Internet. Do your research first. If you are concerned about the colour and quality of the toilet flush system, be just as concerned about the things that you do not see.
Learn about things like how you can fire-proof your house. Read up on how you can improve the air quality within each room through good ventilation, doors or windows placement. And perhaps, the most important of all, find out what kind of electricity consumption will be required in each area.
Kitchens usually have a number of electricity appliances. It is better to use a standard based cable of the right size for your kitchen needs. Pull an extra cable line in if necessary. Same goes for an air-conditioners which consume more power and hence, the cables used need to match accordingly.
ChecklistAlways do a thorough and complete checklist to ensure consistency and completeness in all renovation areas. It will also help to avoid exceeding your budget. The checklist is the lifeline to your renovation plan.
Your best friend - the contractorYour contractor is not only your second pair of eyes during the renovation process but he will be your adviser too. The contractor will oversee everything from recommending the type of paint to the choice of cables installed into the walls to your personal bed space.
It is important to pick the right contractor for the job. Do not make the decision based on bids. Lower bids can mean that the contractor is cutting corners. Instead, ask friends or family members for a contractor they have had a good experience with.
Frequent checksDuring the renovation period, conduct frequent checks on the progress of your home. This is going to be your home for a long time (hopefully!) and it deserves your full attention especially if it is to become your dream home. Complaining after the wall has been hacked or the concrete has been poured will only increase cost and cause delays to your renovation work. Be present every day to see the progress of the renovation.
Planning ahead for the future is as important as planning beforehand. Keep the leftover paints and tiles for future touch-ups. You would not want to purchase an entire tin of paint to cover up a small chip on the wall or to re-tile cracked floors. Tile designs are notorious for their short manufacturing life.
Making the right choiceWood flooring is a long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable interior floor covering. According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), "In a national survey of real estate agents, 90% said that houses with wood flooring sell faster and for higher prices than houses without wood floors." That being the case, who wouldn't want a wood floor? Prior to racing out and purchasing wood flooring, we need to understand what is available and keep in mind that all wood floors are not created equal.
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