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The Top 3 Remodeling Mistakes That Homeowners Make

Remodeling Mistakes That Homeowners Make

By Jason CohenPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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When somebody thinks of a luxury home, two things hover in the mind: comfort and style. Therefore, in an endeavour to add these elements, people choose to go for renovation. After all, it’s a dream of every homeowner to give their house a fresh and lavish look.

However, it takes a matter of seconds when they begin to realize that their very plan of successful home renovation has gone sour. Home renovation can be a stressful task, particularly if you have empty pockets or have time constraints issues. Remodelling your living space is akin to making an investment. If you are able to navigate this project efficiently, you’ll likely be enhancing the rental and resale value of your property. On the contrary, if you mess up the process in one way or another, you’ll end up spending a lot of money to get everything fixed.

As the plans for new residential projects in South Mumbai are in place, so are the efforts of landlords for home renovations. That said, whether you are taking the DIY route or planning to hire a professional to undertake this project, there are some home renovation mistakes that you should avoid at all costs.

So, without further ado, let’s get to them!

Hiring the Wrong Contractor

Selecting the right contractor involves a great strategy. It can be quite tempting to choose the first one you find to get over this task. However, the reality is, if you pick the wrong contractor, you could be setting yourself for landing in troubled waters in the coming years.

Therefore, use your wisdom and thoroughly vet some contractors before you ultimately decide which one to hire. Theoretical literature says that you should gather at least three estimates before you initiate any home improvement project. Meanwhile, you should also read online reviews and check references so as to verify their credibility.

Regardless of how you find a contractor, never make a formal agreement with them without going through their previous renovation projects. Moreover, you can also ask them for photos and references. This will enable you to decide whether or not they are the right fit for your home renovation project.

Preferring Aesthetics Over Function

Everyone wants a bathroom or kitchen that looks lavish and chic. There is no harm to thinking this way. However, if you are forgetting to take the element of function into account, chances are that you will find yourself regretting it later. Quite sooner, you need to change it again.

Therefore, the better approach is to put function first, even if you have to sacrifice some aesthetic details. Before you even start remodelling, take a few moments to analyze how you use this place currently. Then, implement your renovating plan.

Frequently Changing Your Mind

Sometimes, different ideas can come up several times even during the process of renovation. The stress to make the property stand out in a prominent locality can be real. You know that a bad property even in the best location will not amount to much worth.

For example, everyone wants a well-maintained residence. However, giving it too many whims when you are planning to renovate your luxury apartments in Byculla or any other place in Mumbai can cost you a lot of time and money. This statement especially holds true if the contractor is already in the middle of working on the feature and you ask him to change the entire thing.

So, take time with your idea for the project before you plan to put it in motion. Your best bet for keeping your project on the agenda is to make a plan for the work without breaking your budget and then stick to it till the end.

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Jason Cohen

I am precisely described as a tech junkie working in content development and marketing. Literature lover by default. My interests range from politics to social issues, books to tech trends, gadgets, marketing techniques and so on.

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