Happy Wednesday!

Restoration, redecoration, modernization, makeover and improvements are all words that can describe a renovation. Here are some things to consider when you renovate DIY way. 

Renovations are time consuming. You should ask yourself if you can commit to the time it takes to renovate. If you are renovating yourself your weekends and nights can be consumed by swinging a hammer. It can sometimes be not so fun after a long day at work. 

Do you have attention to detail. Bad renovations are very noticeable. It requires a lot of patience to do a great job. 

Are you ready to live with a mess? Renovations can be extremely messy. Dust seems to go everywhere when renovating. Are you prepared to live with the mess?

Do you have the knowledge to do the job? Knowing what tools to use and what products to use is important. To do a great job you have to also know how to use the tools. 

DIY renovations take time. They almost always take longer than what you expect. 

Have a plan and a budget with a contingency. This is really important, especially when you live in an older home. 

If you renovate do it right. Don’t take short cuts, call in professionals for things you cannot do. Check if permits are needed. 

Nice things cost money. You love the look of quartz, beautiful tile, cultured stone……but nice things can cost a lot of money. Quartz can cost anywhere between 60 to 100 dollars a square foot. The cultured stone that Scott installed in our home cost $20 dollars a square foot. Things can very easily add up!

Have a fantastic day, see you Friday!