14 Pro TIPS for a Stress-Free Renovation
Renovating your home can be a daunting task. There are so many things to think about – from the design and materials, to the timing and budget. But with a bit of organization and some expert advice, you can make your renovation as stress-free as possible.
Here are 14 pro tips to help you on your way!
Prepare to Pay
Look a-like materials can eb better than the real thing
Face It; A pens is a privilege!
Get out of the house
You don’t have to replace it all
The position of a window can change how you use a room
Carpet can be cool
Character can be tacked on
Hire right
Wood floors should look like wood floors
Some of the best investments are invisible
Don’t forget the little things
Moving a wall is simple- unless there are pipes or wires inside it
You can’t predict everything. So don’t try
Prepare to pay.
Average National Remodeling Costs
Remodeling a…
Bathroom: $10,417
Basement: $20,110
Kitchen: $24,178
Adding a…
Closet: $2,013
Shed: $3,048
Garage: $27,403
Room: $44,317
Look-alike materials can be better than the real thing.
Estate Vinyl Siding mimics the look of real wood but holds up a lot longer under the elements. royalbuilding products.com <http://www.royalbuildingproducts.com/>
A coat of Faux Poured Concrete can make a plaster wall look like solid concrete, minus the cost or trouble. concretestudio7.com <http://www.concretestudio7.com/>
Engineered-wood floors like RevWood can be more sustainable (many planks are made from a single log) and tougher than real wood. mohawkflooring.com <http://www.mohawkflooring.com/>
To fake the English slate castle of your dreams, use Brava Old World Slate, a synthetic that can last more than 70 years. brava rooftile.com <http://www.bravarooftile.com/>
Face it; A peno is a privilege!
“You have to put things in perspective. There are so many people without a roof over their heads. So remind yourself how lucky you are.”—Patrick Mele
Get out of the house.
“In my last house, a 200-year-old farmhouse on Long Island, I decided to be the contractor and moved in, on site, for the restoration. I blocked off a bedroom with a mattress, an old table, and an electric kettle for tea—but the dust crept in. And when I went through the house to check on the bathroom tiles and fireplace hearths, sawdust would go flying. The old wallpaper was ripped, revealing moldy old plaster. I loved being there, seeing it all come together, but before long, I had a chronic cough. The doctor put me on antibiotics and told me to stay with friends or at a motel for the duration. The workmen used masks and worked seven hours a day, he reminded me, while I was in there inhaling dust and mold spores 24/7. With my next house, I lived nearby while the work was being done, and it made all the difference. I learned my lesson!” —Tricia Foley.
