After years of good use, you’ve decided now is the time to give your kitchen or bathroom a makeover. The early stages of home renovation can be exhilarating and are sure to bring out your creative side. But it’s also easy to get sidetracked during the design process by thinking about all the things that can go wrong.
We’ve created this guide to help you overcome any anxiety you may be experiencing about your upcoming project. While it’s difficult to predict every challenge that may arise in home remodeling, knowing about the biggest and most common ones can save you time and money.
Going Over Budget
If you’ve ever watched a home improvement show, you know what a disaster it can be to exceed the budget. Not to mention the fact that leaving a kitchen or bathroom remodel unfinished due to money concerns can create serious inconveniences, such as:
- Limited or zero use of the area
- Safety hazards
- General uncleanliness
Before you take a hammer to your floor tile or countertops, make sure you have a budget and a plan. Factor in all potential remodel costs: planning and design, materials, demolition, and installation. The last thing you want is to leave your dream kitchen or bathroom unfinished or go into more debt.
Collateral Damage
Sometimes, when we set out to fix or improve one thing, we damage another. This is especially true for bathrooms and kitchens, where water can wreak havoc on anything made of wood.
The best way around this is to only DIY the parts of the remodel where you know for sure you have the abilities to do it right. Here are a few aspects of the kitchen and bathroom renovation process you’ll want to keep in mind:
- Plumbing
- Cabinetry
- Tile and stonework
- Electrical
Hiring a professional for one or all of these jobs might sound costly, but having to redo a particular part of the work will burden both your time and budget.
Rushing the Job or Going Too Slow
Haste makes waste, the old saying goes. And in no other arena is that more true than home remodeling and construction. A quick and dirty job will not give you the kitchen or bathroom you deserve and may end up (you guessed it) costing you more in the long run when things inevitably go wrong.
You want your new kitchen or bathroom as soon as possible, but procrastinating will ultimately lead to decreased enthusiasm for the renovation. Not to mention the stress of having a vital room in your home constantly under construction and out of use.
The best way to avoid this is by being realistic. Remodels can take some time, so make sure you and your family have relatively light schedules ahead before beginning the project.
Forgetting Important Details
Let’s say you’ve finished remodeling your kitchen, only to find you don’t have enough counter space for that fancy juicer or coffee maker. Or, your new bathroom mirror is off-center above the new vanity you’ve installed.
Silly mistakes can make accomplishments look like total failures. That’s why every aspect of your home remodel must be planned to a T during the design process. Here are a few more details to account for in your planning:
- Natural light
- Ventilation
- Storage
Don’t forget to quadruple-check your spatial measurements against every purchase of materials!
A Solution to Your Remodeling
One sure-fire way to avoid all of the various pitfalls of a home renovation is to hire professionals with a track record of excellence. Our mission at Best Remodeling Solution Inc. is to bring experience, care, and quality results to all of our clients. Whether it’s kitchen or bathroom remodeling, painting, flooring, or tile work, we won’t rest until you’re satisfied with the finished product.
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