by Joanna Burns March 20, 2016
Are you about to remodel your household in order to change its ambiance and add a fresh touch to your home? If so, keep reading because we will turn your attention towards the most common mistakes that you should avoid making.
- Using cheap materials – You may be on a tight budget not you shouldn’t opt to execute your renovation project with cheap materials as they are not reliable. Instead choose to work with quality materials and if your budget cannot cover your entire remodeling project, prioritise and break the task into several stages which you will conduct over time.
- Skipping the preparation work – It is very important to prep your renovation project meticulously. So, don’t skip on taking the measurements correctly and to test all the ideas that you have in your head before your start tearing down features, repainting walls and moving furnishings.
- Don’t rely no duct tape – Many people tend to use duct tape excessively during their remodeling projects because it is cheap, easy and quick but it is also a temporary fix that won’t last for long. So, keep the usage of duct tape to a minimum and when you do use it try to do it for decorative purposes.
- Using the wrong tools – There is a reason for tool manufacturers to produce a large assortment of construction instruments. So, don’t even think of conducting a remodeling project with the wrong tools as you will most probably do more wrong than good. If you cannot afford all the instruments that you needs, you can either rent them or borrow them from a neighbour or friend.
- Ignore lighting – Your lighting fixture will play an integral role into the success of your renovation project, so don’t neglect them. Instead invest heavily into lighting features that provide high levels of illumination. This will not only allow you to conduct a successful remodeling project but it will also augment the value of your property.
- Going to trendy – Being up to date is great but you shouldn’t forget about the design of your property. For example if your household has a more rustic or vintage atmosphere you shouldn’t go only with contemporary features as both styles will conflict with one another. Another thing that you should keep in mind is that new and modern doesn’t necessary mean better.
- Building small doorways – Your doors should be large enough to allow you to freely move your furnishings in or out of the rooms. So, don’t make the common mistake of going with tiny doorways just because it is cheaper or looks better.
- Not using professional help – Remodeling projects tends to generate large amount of construction waste which should be cleared by a professional rubbish removal company. So instead of handling the task on your own delegate a small amount in your budget for the hiring of licensed rubbish removal services.
- Not going green – Today eco-friendly household features are much more affordable, so you should try to go as green as possible as it will not only help the environment but also save you money.