Are you prepared to restore your house? What have you done in preparation to begin this interesting and exhausting episode in your life? Have you acquired that "how to" book? Have you begun to plan the needed repairs to stay "Home and Dry for the Holidays"? Have you thought of hiring a decorator? This affair will definitely be an education.
Did you know that renovate means to make new or like new, repair to restore to its original condition? If so, let us keep you "Home and Dry for the Holidays".
With one repair, you are on your way! What did I do to restore our house? I made a schedule, allotting for workman problems.
I left three days in between the personnel I hired as I was the general contractor.
No, I do not have a Contractor's license, but I researched and managed each job within each renovations project.
The preparations are essential to the completed plan.
I decided which items to do in each room, while completing one space at a time.
I found that it was easier to hire the recruits during and directly after the holidays because they needed extra cash and were willing to give deeper discounts.
How did the repairs and remodeling get completed? I began by looking up renovations on-line by searching through information about restorations.
Some of the sites will have a step by step guide which you can mold to your specifications.
I also suggest that you contact an interior decorator depending on your economic situation.
This person has far more of an extensive knowledge base than you do.
The modernization project began with throwing away or donating unwanted items.
I did this act several times, classifying and re-classifying as I proceeded.
It is helpful to keep your house constantly organized and updated so the preservation of the house is quicker.
My mistake though was not to rent a large garbage receptacle.
Next project, I will.
It helps with the organization of the project and maintenance of the debris.
How did the transformation assignment begin? We found a leak in the great room which was caused by a gift from the builders-a leak in the shower pan in the master bathroom.
Our reconstruction began with this room.
Oddly enough, we originally thought that we would do a minor cosmetic update in the bathroom.
Our plans changed after the shower pan incident.
We then chose to renovate one room at a time.
In addition, we re-upholstered furniture and updated our knickknacks.
I tried to hire local workers so I could give back to the community.
The two largest projects were the bathroom and kitchen.
The bathroom renovations project took approximately one month that encompassed new tiling, fixtures, cabinetry, electrical and plumbing.
It was difficult to store our personal items.
I suggest that you obtain cartons to store these items which will reduce the allergens you breathe plus keep you organized during restoration.
Our next project was the kitchen which took a couple of months to complete.
This project included installation of cabinets, appliances, granite, flooring, electrical and plumbing.
The downside was going out to eat all of the time! Did I miss the most difficult item? The installation cabinet process required the removal of all drawers and contents.
I kept items in boxes once again.
We needed to move our computers, televisions, piano, for carpet installation and painting.
We also had the windows and draperies cleaned.
Then, the carpets were installed.
Eventually, all the rooms were completed.
The entire production process included the interior and exterior of the house painted.
Now, are you looking forward to your participation in the renovation process? It is an exhausting undertaking, but proper research will help your successful venture.
Before long, you be thankful that you chose to be "Home and Dry for the Holidays".