How to Handle a Renovation Project

Undertaking a renovation project can bring a lot of benefits, but it’s not always an easy process. While you’ll ultimately benefit from an improved living space and, most likely, a boost to the valuation of your property, the journey that’ll get you there will oftentimes be stressful.

Unless you’re able to vacate your home and leave the project in the hands of experts, it’s inevitable that the renovation will disrupt your life at least a little bit. In this post, we’ll run through some handy tips that can make it easier to manage.

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Be Realistic

Deciding to renovate your kitchen, living room, bathroom, or bedroom is exciting. In fact, sometimes it can be too exciting. It’s easy to get carried away with all the possibilities that are on the table.

But remember: the bigger the project, the more likely it is that it’ll be stress-inducing. You can make things much easier for yourself by being realistic about what’s possible and, most importantly, the amount of work that you can handle. You can still transform your living space even with relatively minor renovation projects, as these ideas show.

Work With a Great Team

There are plenty of people out there with stories of a renovation project that turned into a nightmare. And while the ins and outs of each of those stories differ somewhat, they nearly always have a unifying factor: they all hired a team that over-promised and under-delivered.

You’ll have no shortage of options for companies to work with to complete your renovation project. It’s best not to say yes to the first business you come across, and definitely not the one that’s willing to do the work for much cheaper than their competitors. Do your research, read reviews, ask for recommendations, and ask to see examples of their previous work.

Have a Waste Plan

There are two primary reasons why home renovation projects are stress-inducing. First, you can’t use — or fully use, at least — the room that’s being renovated, which makes life a little more difficult. Second, they tend to produce a lot of waste. You might have chosen a great new bathtub for your bathroom, but if you have to first dispose of a steel bathtub, then you’ll need to have a plan in place in order to keep stress at bay. Working with a metal recycling company can ensure that it’s disposed of in an eco-friendly way. For other waste, consider hiring a dumpster — it’ll provide a convenient way to remove your waste without having to make multiple trips to a disposal space.

Be Nice to the Neighbors

Your home renovation project might be stressful for you, but at least you’ll ultimately benefit from the work. Your neighbors might have to put up with a lot of noise without ultimately getting anything. Keeping your neighbors on your good side will help to reduce disagreements that can make your project all the more challenging to complete. Remember — a few kind words and a small gift can go a long way!