Settling into any new home is a great feeling, but there are going to be times when you need to make changes to your home.
And it’s not a big deal - there are many homeowners who get renovations done throughout the years, but it’s something that - if you haven’t done it before - you’ll really want to be prepared for.
As exciting as change is, not all of the change that comes with it along the way is going to be positive.
But that’s not to say you shouldn’t renovate your home, but you’ll have a much better experience with it if you know what to expect and what’s to come...
Get your price...
If you’re planning a renovation, you should start off by creating and setting your budget.
Your home should only cost you so much, so make sure you know exactly how much you’re willing to spend on this project before you start.
You don’t want to get halfway through, only to decide that you’re spending too much on it and then want - or really need - to change that.
Once it's been started, it’s something you’ll want to stick to and make sure you see it out to the end...unless you want it to put you even further out of pocket of course...
You can get a good idea of what to expect through various quotes from different businesses, and often these quotes will be free if you pick the right service.
Ask around for teams...
Once you know how much you would be willing to spend, you want to choose the team or individual that you want to entrust this job to, and that’s one of the bigger steps.
Ask around through family and friends and find out who might be the best option for your home renovation job.
You’ll want to consider things like availability as well as price when picking, as you won’t always get the best of both worlds - unfortunately...
Make the most of the space...
Before you get going on the renovation you should consider spending a bit more time in the space that you’re aiming to change.
Of course, this won’t apply if you’re springing for a brand new extension on your home, but if you’re remodelling one of your rooms - it would be good to spend extra time there to make sure you actually do want the change.
Changing out a carpeted room for one with laminate flooring can make a huge change to the mood, and might be all you need instead of having the whole room renovated.
A change in your life...
Bigger renovation projects can impact your life significantly during the time it takes to complete them.
You’re going to have workers in your home on a daily basis, and you’re also going to be exposed to the mess that comes with it (I simply couldn't deal with this part at all).
Note that this is something you’ll have to get used to, especially if you’re often home during the day.
It’s a big thing to trust people with, so that’s something you’ll really want to be prepared for.
Happy House Changing...
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