When you purchase your family home, you’re probably not thinking about the repairs you’ll have to do down the road. However, that day will come, and you need to be prepared. Remodelling your home or fixing any problems can seem like a daunting task, however, it doesn’t need to be difficult! With these tips, you’ll be on your way to your updated dream home in no time.
Research and Planning
Before you think about renovations, you need to do research and plan your remodel. If you are planning on selling the property, you will want to consider whether there are any renovations that would increase the sale value of your home. Most homebuyers want to move into a remodelled home, so this will make your home sell faster. You should also consider your home’s resale value even if you’re staying, just in case you sell the house down the road. Also, your planning should include a general idea of what you want to do in the house, and how you’re going to do it.
Decide on a Budget
Before you decide on renovations, you will want to decide on a budget. You may have an idea of what you want to do with your home, but your budget will determine how much of it you will be able to do. Pick what is the most important to you, and prioritise those first. It’s also a good idea to keep a running tally of all of your expenses so that you can make sure you stay within budget. If something unexpected comes up during your home renovation, remember that you can always revisit your budget and make it work for you no matter what is going on.
Hire Professionals
Before you make any major renovations to your home, you will want to make sure that you have professional help. Contractors for home renovations come in all shapes and sizes, so keep this in mind when picking one out. Find a contractor who has experience with the area of your house you want to remodel, such as your kitchen, or one who has experience with the kinds of things you want to do. Professionals will know whether there are structural or other types of problems in your house that you have to fix. They will also know whether you need any permits.
Focus on The Design
To really make your remodel worth it, you should focus on a design. This means putting together the small things, like Wood Shutters, with bigger things, like the remodels of entire rooms. You should colour coordinate rooms by matching accent pillows with curtains, or doing whatever you decide what looks the best. You can hire a professional stylist to help you with this, or you can spend the time researching online and finding a style that you would love to live in.
Remodelling your family home can be a challenge. However, with these tips, it becomes easier than ever to continue living in your dream home even years after you first bought your house!
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Helen, Nial, Lewis and Mason.
Welcome to Pikalily, an award-winning food, travel and lifestyle blog. We are Nial and Helen, a happily married couple from Northern Ireland, who share a passion for food and travel among many things. We became parents to our beautiful boy Lewis in 2017. Follow our adventures through the blog.
