Before you renovate,
have you considered this?
H
ome improvement projects
are popular this time of
year and you’ve certainly
tackled your share of DIY to-dos in
the past. But not this year. This year
you realize it’s time to go big, to go
bold, to set aside those traditional
home improvement projects for
another year and do something
even bigger.
Yes, this year, it’s time to renovate.
Whether your plans include
renovating one room, a floor
or your entire home, there’s no
denying that a renovation project
greatly increases the scope of the
work to be done - and the expense.
And because of that, it’s incredibly
important to have your entire plan
laid out before you begin. After
all, the last thing you want to do is
renovate your latest renovation.
To be sure you’re ready for the
renovation project of your dreams
this season, apply the tips below.
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* Finalize your goals. The largest
projects are more successful when
they are planned down to the finest
details and that includes getting
very specific about your goals.
Don’t settle for a goal of simply
improving your home. Decide if
you’re trying to up the resale value,
add more space, create a hobby area
or finally build the bathroom you
deserve. Any or all of these could
qualify as improving your home,
but when you get specific about
your goal, you’ll better recognize
what needs to be done to attain it.
BPT
and replace your old, inefficient
unit with the newest two-stage
Luxaire Acclimate Air Conditioner.
It uses a two-stage compressor
to meet your comfort needs and
its SilentDrive system ensures a
peaceful, enjoyable experience. In
addition, you can also access its Hx
Touch-screen Thermostat via your
smartphone for total temperature
control no matter where you are.
* Set your budget. Many
homeowners have no idea what
a renovation project will cost
and even if they do, unexpected
expenses can appear very quickly. If
* Determine if you need to
you are working with a contractor,
update/replace core systems.
they should be able to give you
Your air conditioning unit, water
a fairly accurate estimation of
softener and furnace are all vital
how much your project will cost.
components in your home and
However, it’s still a good idea to
it’s easy to take the work they do
determine what your absolute
every day for granted. However,
spending ceiling is for the project
these systems eventually need
replacement as well, and your home and not go above it. This means
making sure you budget in some
renovation could be the perfect
extra space below this mark to allot
time to tackle this task. Take your
air conditioning unit, for example, for unexpected expenses.