Renovating your home can be an extremely exciting process. You can upgrade your home with a bit of aesthetics and functionality. But a lot of people fail to realise that home renovation<\/a> is a major job and there are a lot of things that can go wrong along the way. Here is a list of the 10 most common mistakes you should avoid while renovating your home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One of the most crucial mistakes that one can make while renovating their home is not vetting the team that will undertake the project. Make a list of questions to ask every designer or contractor that you come across. Here are some of the questions you can ask:<\/p>\n It is very important that you do a thorough background check before finalizing a contractor for your remodel. If possible, opt for someone who comes with reference, a person you can wholeheartedly trust.<\/p>\n A contractor is someone who can make or break your project quite easily. This is why it is very important that you are on the same page as them. A contractor may come with great reviews and even at the personal reference of someone you trust, but if their personality doesn\u2019t suit yours, it should be a deal breaker.<\/p>\n A contractor needs to be a good listener and should be able to accept criticism constructively. If the contractor is loud-mouthed and constantly disagrees and disregards what you say, the project will be very difficult to undertake. But, also consider that the contractor is more knowledgeable than you and there might be some truth in the advice they give you.<\/p>\n So, consider if the contractor is good enough to turn your dream vision into a reality. Does the contractor work well with your spouse, partner, or other family members? You will be sharing a space with the contractor and their team for months and it is best if you find a contractor and team that you are comfortable with, in terms of work and communication.<\/p>\n It is very important to create a very detailed plan while renovating your home. Ideally, proper scheduling and planning is a service your design or contractor team should provide, but if this is a service they do not provide, it will do you well to create a realistic and precise schedule.<\/p>\n Along with the schedule, you will also need to decide on where to store your belongings during the course of renovation. You can store all your belongings in a spare room or rent out a temporary space in your area if you do not have the extra space.<\/p>\n Whoever may create the schedule, the person in charge of making it should ensure that they create a detailed timeline with important milestones. It should also show when a particular subcontractor is needed on site to fulfil their end of the task. The schedule will also help you determine when the materials, such as\u00a0tiles<\/a>, grout, and cement, fixtures such as lights and fans, and new appliances such as oven, and chimney, need to arrive on site.<\/p>\n The schedule needs to be flexible in order to take into consideration unprecedented delays such as raw material scarcity and worker strikes.<\/p>\n A lot of times we think we can save time and money by avoiding or circumventing legally required permissions. This can lead to a lot of delays and problems. If you do not have the necessary permissions, you may not be allowed to continue with your work and may be asked to halt or even demolish parts of your renovation.<\/p>\n Demolishing an old building or home, or even parts of it is serious business and should be undertaken by professionals only. Without much research, DIY demolitions can lead to serious injuries such as crushed fingers, broken bones, burns, etc. You can even risk bursting a water pipe or severing electrical wires leading to an accident.<\/p>\n One of the most common mistakes made by homeowners is demolishing parts of the house that do not really need to be demolished, leading to a huge mess. In the hurry to get work done, you may end up destroying a space you might otherwise want to preserve.<\/p>\n It is important to hire a professional in order to be safe, efficient, and for the preservation of architectural details.<\/p>\n A lot of times homeowners do not take into consideration how the changes that they make to the structure of their home will impact the existing structural support, wiring and plumbing.<\/p>\n For example, you decide to knock the wall between the kitchen and living room in order to create an open kitchen. Before you grab the sledge hammer, are you sure of what lies behind the wall? Is the wall a structural support and will knocking it down mean weakening the ceiling?<\/p>\n When it comes to structural changes, it is best if you take advice from a qualified and experienced professional. It might seem very tempting to pay a low price to a local handyman to knock the wall off or create a new bathroom with all new plumbing, but this can come to bite you back. An incorrect decision can lead to a lot of problems like structural issues, water seepage issues, incorrect wiring, etc.<\/p>\n This is where a trained architect comes in. They are trained to provide you with correct answers about what lies behind the wall. They can advise you on what are the changes that you can actually make to the space, without compromising on the safety.<\/p>\n There are many variables to consider while renovating or constructing a home. DIY-ing such a big task can be extremely difficult, especially for someone who doesn\u2019t have a lot of experience in the field. Attempting to do everything on your own can result in a costly mistake that can cause the renovation to be halted or even demolished.<\/p>\n DIY should only be limited to one\u2019s knowledge and the amount of free time one has. Trying to overdo stuff can only lead to chaos.<\/p>\n Things like painting a wall, laying a simple tile, or even installing floor tiles<\/a> might be doable for a handy DIY-er. But, larger and much more intricate stuff like electric wiring and plumbing should be left to the pros.<\/p>\n Good quality material comes at a price and if you try to pinch pennies, well you will get the quality that you paid for. You may end up saving some money upfront, but then the overall cost of maintenance over the years does add up. Low-quality products will not last in moisture-heavy environments like the bathroom or kitchen.<\/p>\nAvoid These Common Mistakes While Renovating Home<\/h2>\n
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1. Opting For The Very First Contractor You Come Across<\/h3>\n
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2. Not Considering The Personality Of The Contractor<\/h3>\n
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3. Poor Scheduling And Planning<\/h3>\n
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4. Not Getting Necessary Permissions For Your Remodel Project<\/h3>\n
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5. Avoiding Necessary Safety Precautions While Demolishing<\/h3>\n
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6. Not Taking Into Consideration What Is Behind The Walls<\/h3>\n
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7. Too Much DIY-ing<\/h3>\n
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8. Choosing Inferior Quality Material<\/h3>\n