3 Tips for a Less Stressful Home Renovation

​There is no question that there can be a lot of joy in renovating your home. That is, there is a lot of joy in looking at the completed project and seeing the fruits of your labor. Most individuals would agree that there is nothing enjoyable about completing the project, but there are some ways to mitigate stress. Here are some ways to keep aggravation and stress at bay while you are remodeling your home.

Make a Plan
Planning is a critical part of renovating without a lot of stress. You don’t want to get stuck on the days you renovate knowing what you’re doing. To keep the planning from becoming too overwhelming, try breaking up your project into smaller parts and planning those parts separately so you don’t have to do it all at once. Ideally, you should also have a nice list of “yes or no” attributes involved with your project, and you should have that accommodated with a blueprint of some sort. It could be a simple sketch on a napkin or an architectural plan, but you should have a fully developed plan one way or the other. The more carefully you plan, the more smoothly your renovation will go, since your schedule will already be organized.

Figure Out What You Can and Can’t Do
There are a lot of parts of a home remodeling system that you can do yourself. However, you should be careful in considering which parts of your home renovation are actually feasible on your own and which parts are better left to the professionals. Like your plan, it is imperative that you are organized enough to know ahead of time what can be done on your own. Doing things yourself can also save you a lot of money, which eliminates some of the financial stress you could be experiencing otherwise with paying someone else to do things. One thing you might consider doing yourself is installing a roof. Believe it or not, roofing can be a relatively simple project, as long as one has access to clear instructions and good information. Metal roofs, in particular, are usually pretty easy to install. Painting and drywall are also very easy things to do yourself. You can always update your walls, cabinets, and many other areas with just a coat of paint. As for drywall, there are many lumber yards that rent out drywall machines, so that isn't terribly hard to do either.

Keep an Emergency Budget
One good rule of thumb for home construction is to “expect the unexpected.” This is one of the main reasons why you should keep a reserve amount, which is often recommended to be about 15–20 percent of the total cost of the project. What if it doesn’t get spent on the project? Well, that’s all the better because then you can treat it like a reward for a job well done. Yes, it definitely can be a daunting process to complete a home renovation project. However, it can also be very therapeutic knowing that you were able to successfully manage the project and also make your house look better in the process. Getting rid of all that construction debris during and after your remodel can be another huge stressor. Contact us today and let us get rid of it for you!

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