Tips to Renovate your Home without Hassle
A home improvement project can significantly disrupt your lifestyle for weeks on end. However, you can minimize the inconvenience (and stress) by knowing how to carry out a general renovation in an organized way. We’ve put together some handy tips for you to learn how to organize a hassle-free general renovation.
If you hire outside contractors, make sure all contracts are in writing. Print these forms that include the full scope of work and put them in a binder. A detailed contract will give you an idea of what will happen and the timeline to expect, which will help you determine your organizational routine throughout the renovation. If you go into the project without a contract or if the contract is not specific, you could easily find the project stalled or worse. Each home improvement contract must include:
- Name, business and number, contact details of the entrepreneur
- The home address where the work will be carried out
- Start date and estimated completion date
- Details of what is and will not be completed
Determine how you will live in your home
You may need to get creative and reimagine other areas of your home for a different purpose. This strategy could mean using the basement as a bedroom or using the dining room as a temporary kitchen. Make sure you have thought of this plan before starting the renovation work. The more you plan your day-to-day life, the better.
Protect your belongings from dust and debris
When renovating a home, one of the first things you will learn is how to prepare for the work. Even if your contractor plans to prepare the site, you may want to do your own work to minimize your exposure to dust and other allergens. Consider the following steps:
- Remove curtains and anything that can collect dust.
- Cover furniture with a drop cloth.
- Remove fragile or expensive items.
- Declutter your home of unnecessary items.
- Keep the essentials in an easy-access storage box.
- Take your belongings out of cupboards and cupboards.
Store your personal things
Consider storing personal items like picture frames, decorative items, and other valuables away from renovations. By keeping these items somewhere else, you minimize dust exposure and potential damage. To keep your important possessions out of harm’s way, consider renting a storage unit. Be sure to label the boxes and have an inventory of your belongings, so you know where everything is throughout the home renovations.
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