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jeudi 9 octobre 2014

Your Quick Home Renovations Checklist

By Jocelyn Davidson


Home renovation is a process of making changes, however big or small, to your home. Although it sounds simple, this is a hard project to begin as it will entail a lot of thinking, planning, and actual working. From the simple changes and repair one normally does from time to time, to major reconstructing and remodeling, it is best to start the preparation ahead of time to get the most from the project.

In South Plainfield, for example, there is an array of renovation team and experts that you may hire if you need the help of a professional. Or you opt to go with the popular do it yourself trend and try your crafty hands at work. But before you start your South Plainfield home renovations project, here are some step by step guide to assist you in your plans.

First, consider what is the purpose of the renovations. There are typically three reasons why most people decide to make changes to their property. It could be for comfort, for maintenance and repair, or to increase marketability for future selling. Whatever your reason is, this will determine the course your renovation will take.

Next, you have to know what kind of renovation you are doing. Identify what you want to achieve with the renovation. It could be just a single room or a minor change on details like color and decorations. Or a drastic overhaul that would change the facade of the place as a whole. If you have decided on what you are trying to change, then you are ready for the next step.

If you are a do it yourself type of person, you are probably planning on, well, doing it yourself. That is fine if you are just making small changes or repairs. However, you also have to determine if your task is something that would require the assistance of a professional. If it is, then you can always look for contractors or builders that would help you along the way.

Secure your permit. Although it varies from state to state, you will be required to get a building permit to proceed with your task. This is particularly important if you are going to make modifications to the property. Better have your papers ready as this process takes time and normally causes building delays.

Assess the damage. That is, know the extent of the renovation. If it would just affect a room or two and the rest of your house is still livable, then good. However, if the construction would affect the house as a whole, you may consider getting temporary lodgings. You would want to avoid the project to hinder your everyday life.

Lastly, check your finances. See if your budget is enough to cover the renovation at one go, or if you need to slow down and manage the changes one at a time. That way you will avoid the hassle of an unfinished house in the middle of the winter.

So you have now everything planned out. But do not forget to check on little details. A missed spot here or forgotten item there may compromise the whole undertaking. With that in mind you can now start rebuilding your place.




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