Preparation strategies for enhanced remodeling success!
With the economy being what it is, many homeowners are turning "DIY." Donning hardhat and safety goggles to complete their own home remodel. Or certain aspects of the job, and cut down on expenses; to tuck money aside for a family trip, or allow for a more extensive renovation.
And why not? With the opportunity to save 25% or more on project costs, there is no reason why even a novice handyman cannot complete a home remodel with huge success. Particularly when taking steps to plan like a pro.
A good home renovation plan will include blue prints or at least a scale drawing that shows structural and interior design elements. It will also include various outlines and checklists for things such as building materials, required permits, expenditures, and time-frames.
But if you really want to plan like a pro and make the wisest remodeling decisions possible, follow these handyman tips before you do anything else.
Keep Focus
A well thought out plan is critical for the success of any home project, large or small. Equally important is to keep focus on the main purpose for remodeling. What it is you would like to accomplish.
Would you like to increase your living area, or simply optimize existing space? Do you want to update the features of a room, change its principle use, or revise its design and/or color scheme? Or, perhaps your main objective is to add to the real estate value of your home.
If you keep focused on the key purpose for the renovation while planning it, you will get more bang for your dollar when working out a budget. You will also save money by avoiding unnecessary expenses. Such as the purchase of non-essentials that don't really help to meet your goal.
Consider Your Investment
A quality home improvement can not only increase or better utilize living space, and add to the convenience and beauty of your home. It can also be a terrific investment. Like money in the bank it can:
- Increase the real estate market value of your home, yielding returns as high as 100% for certain types of home projects -such as a kitchen or bathroom remodel.
- Improve home equity - the difference between the value of the home and the mortgage; the amount of money still owed on it.
- Enhance the desirability of your property, increasing the chance of a quick sale. Less time on the market equals more money in your pocket.
Research Market Trends
Another strategy used to help a DIY handyman plan like a pro is to research market trends. This is especially true if the main purpose of the renovation is to increase the value of your home.
Before making home renovation plans you should know the following in respect to the specific area in which you live:
- The current real estate market trend
- The most desirable floor plans
- The most stylish home amenities
- The current recoup expected for the type remodel being considered
Real estate and home feature trends can vary greatly. Not only from one year to the next, or from one area of the United States to another. But also different neighborhoods within a single local.
And remember. Luxurious amenities may be an asset, but not at the expense of functionality. It might seem like a fantastic selling point to include a sauna in your floor plan. But not if the house has only two bedrooms, or the master bedroom has no bath.
Being savvy about these type things can help you make wiser remodeling decisions, and cut down on project costs. Combined with utilizing the best of the best in handyman tips and quality “how-to†articles like those found at HandyAmerican.com, project success is well within reach.
Whether remodeling for enhanced quality of life, increased home equity, or a quicker sale at a higher rate of return. A DIY home remodel can save you big time. And save you even more when you are better informed, and plan like a pro!
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