Remodel Your Home Yourself

Staff November 10, 2016 0
Remodel Your Home Yourself

There are many reasons why you might need a home remodel. Perhaps you’ve bought yourself a �fixer-upper’ to save money. Or maybe you’re looking to sell your property, and you want to make sure you get top dollar for it. Sometimes a house just needs to be renovated! As much as a home is a wise investment, it also requires ongoing investment to keep it in tip-top condition.

Careful Planning
This should ALWAYS be done at the outset. Going at a remodelling job haphazardly will inevitably result in inefficient progress and increased costs. Planning a home remodel from beginning to end will avoid costly mistakes and re-dos, and buying all necessary materials in bulk in one go will lower costs.

Research
No matter how much of a DIY expert you think you are, there are always people more experienced than you, and thanks to the internet, much of their sage advice is available online. Thorough research can unveil a world of tips and tricks for lowering costs in a home remodel, avoiding mistakes, and simply just doing a better job of it all.

Recycle!
Most professional contractors will refuse to work with recycled material, but if you’re doing it yourself, it’s always worth considering recycled or lightly used fixtures and building materials.
There are many stores which trade or specialise in recycled material, and these can often offer massive savings. Sure, you might not want recycled fixtures in the master bathroom, but for a BBQ pit or fireplace, recycled bricks are a no-brainer.
Have you considered reusing your old furniture? You’d be surprised at how many ways a lick of paint and a bit of reworking can turn an old coffee table into an ideal piece of garden furniture!

Know When to Get Help
Some jobs should never be attempted by non-professionals. Structural modifications to your home can affect gas and electrical pipes, and should only be carried out by the pros. This also goes for electrical wiring and gas pipes.

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