 You could be looking at moving because your current home doesn’t appear right for you. It’s unappealing, small, shabby and items are broken. Yet, with a little imagination and effort maybe the house can be vastly improved at a relatively modest cost. Remodeling Versus Moving How to Decide In the last few articles we discussed how you could How to make your home feel bigger. We also suggested ways to create more space Simple Ways to Improve Your House Part 1 - Creating More Space. Then we looked at Creating more space in your home with extra storage. In this article we consider more home improvement tips.  Home improvement ideasConsider some of these home improvement ideas.
 "Many of these home improvement ideas don't cost lots of money or require a great deal of effort." Many of these home improvement ideas don't cost lots of money or require a great deal of effort. They don't have to be done all at once. Although they do require a plan to coordinate design ideas and detail. And you probably don't want to be installing new carpets before the painting is complete, and possibly new curtains could wait until the painting is complete, unless there is old fittings to be removed that require patching and painting over. So try and have an overall plan in mind and then coordinate what you do depending on your time and budget. Over the years we’ve bought several investment properties. To make them more appealing we’ve repainted them in light colours, installed new lights in some rooms, sometimes changed tap and shower fixtures, added ceiling fans, done maintenance, improved the garden by adding a few simple plants and covering the planting areas with mulch, and cleaned the house – all at a relatively small cost and a few days’ work. The houses and apartments immediately looked lighter, brighter and more attractive and we’ve always easily found tenants. #homeimprovementtips #homeimprovementideas #homerenovation Small changes can dramatically improve your homeUnderstand what you don’t like about your house and why, then see how it can be fixed. Renovations don’t have to be major and involve enormous expense. Even small changes can increase the value of your house and improve your enjoyment of it. But, even incorporating some of these ideas into your new house or renovation can improve it immensely. What ideas and tips do you have for improving homes #homerenovationideas #homeimprovement #homereno #houseconstruction Other Useful Articles: Designing your house for pets Home renovators do you know if your home contains hazardous materials? When renovating your home avoid damaging other parts of the house  This is an extract from the author's book 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses: Volume 2 - Finding Your Ideal Property and Designing Your Dream Home' © 2022 This article is not to be reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission from the author. Want to learn more about designing, renovating and building houses? Paul Netscher has written 2 easy to read books 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses - Volumes 1 and 2'. An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses Volume 1 deals with Hiring Contractors, Managing Construction and Finishing Your Home. and Designing your ideal home Volume 2 deals with Finding Your Ideal Property and Designing Your Dream Home.
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 If you are ready to start with a home remodel, you probably think you can stay inside during the renovations. While this may seem like a plausible idea, it is actually considered bad practice. Yes, it is possible to do it, and some people find a way. However, the building works will progress much faster if you move out during the project. There are other valid reasons you should move out during a remodel, and today we will talk about them. Stick around to find out how you can unintentionally disrupt your home renovation by staying in the house. Stress of living in a house being renovatedThings that you won't lack during a remodel are noise and chaos. All of that creates large amounts of stress and can be harmful to your health. Someone who is not used to being inside a home-in-progress will handle everything a lot worse. With that in mind, it is better to move out until the renovation is complete. 10 Tips to Help Couples Survive a Home Renovation Project  Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Remodelling homes results in dust and noiseIf you are doing a larger renovation project that includes tearing down walls, changing the layout of the heating system, etc., you don't want to be there because of all the dust. For example, basement renovations are an excellent way to improve your home, and there are many new ideas you can try. However, this will generate a lot of dust that will end up in your lungs. Furthermore, some renovation projects require welding tools or concrete cutting equipment that may produce toxic fumes. Save your health by staying away from your home during all that work. Disruption to daily living caused by home renovationsIf you think, "I am only remodeling one room, why should I leave the house?" - you will make a mistake. Washing dishes, doing the laundry, or eating lunch will look different with construction workers in the house. If you try to clean after them, you will only be annoyed when there is more stuff to clean. You will not have your peace, and your daily activities will be disrupted. Furthermore, you cannot rest during the day because of all the noise. It is understandable if you don't have anywhere to go. However, if you have that option, it is best to give yourself some space. Speak with the contractor about home additions you want to make and give them space to complete the project on time. Your presence might cause delays. Construction work is dangerousConstruction workers use various tools to complete work. These tools are dangerous if not used properly. Furthermore, another danger is that you might trip on the cables or accidentally hurt yourself. If you have children, that is even more dangerous. When we talk about a home safety checklist during a remodel, the number one item on the list should be to stay away from dangerous tools. Safety tips when renovating or building a house - part 2  Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay You do not want to delay your builderThis may seem like a piece of false information, but it is true. Once your contractor creates a plan and presents it to you, they have a timeline they need to follow. Your presence in the home will create delays. Instead of working for a full day, they will have to take breaks more often to let you get other things done around the house. A delayed project is an expensive project. It will take more time to complete the remodel, and you will spend more money to compensate for that time. Protecting your belongings during a home renovationAnother thing to consider is to move all of your items to a storage unit. The essentials can go with you. You are doing this to prevent any damage to your belongings. Construction workers work all day, focusing on completing the work. They cannot split their focus to move furniture around the house or try to protect the mirrors. You must empty the space so they can work efficiently. Where to stay while your home is renovatedWe have already mentioned that not everyone has a place to stay during the remodel. If this applies to you, but you still want to move out, here are some alternative living options:
Things to do while renovations are in progressIf you cannot wait for a remodel to be over, find some projects to occupy yourself. One of the more useful ones is to plan how you will decorate your home. You can go window-shopping for some budget-friendly decor and browse the internet to get some ideas. If the remodel was costly, affordable decor could be a good solution to avoid additional expenses. There are a lot of options out there; just do thorough research.  Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Move out during a remodel and save yourself a lot of trouble As you can see, staying inside during a renovation project may cause many problems. Move out during a remodel and keep your sanity. Once the project is complete, you will move into a new space and be happy about it! #homeimprovementtips #homeremodelling #homerenovation #homereno Other Useful Articles: Before employing a building contractor ask these questions When renovating your home avoid damaging other parts of the house Waiting To Renovate? Here's the Best Time To Do So
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Paul Netscher has written 2 easy to read books 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses - Volumes 1 and 2'. An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses Volume 1 deals with Hiring Contractors, Managing Construction and Finishing Your Home. and Designing your ideal home Volume 2 deals with Finding Your Ideal Property and Designing Your Dream Home.
("Great for those that DIY. Very helpful in home renovations!" said a Reader on Amazon.com 5*****) These books are available from Amazon and other online bookstores in paper and ebook.  Does your house feel smaller than it is? Does your house feel small and claustrophobic? We can’t all afford to live in large houses. In fact, many choose small houses, they’re easier to clean and cheaper to run. Houses are shrinking in size in many cities as land and construction costs increase. But we can make small houses appear and feel larger. #homerenovationideas #homeimprovementtips #smallhouses #tinyhomes "we can make small houses appear and feel larger." How you can make your home feel larger
 "Light reflects and bounces off white making rooms appear larger."
"Be clever with the way you use space"
Advantages of small housesWe can't all live in large houses. They are often unavailable, or certainly very expensive. But large houses cost more to cool and heat. They require more cleaning. While smaller homes are usually more sustainable, taking less resources to build. It's not necessary to live in a large house if you use the available space wisely. Do you need a large house? Small rooms and small houses can be made to appear bigger by installing more storage and using some of the tips above to maximise space and make the rooms appear larger. What tips do you have to make small houses appear bigger? Happy remodelling and renovating. #homeconstruction #homeimprovement #homestorage Other Useful Articles: Are you wasting money or adding value with your home renovation? Simple Tips to Make Your Small Home Feel Like A Big Space 7 Tips for Home Renovation on a Budget  This is an extract from the author's book 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses: Volume 2 - Finding Your Ideal Property and Designing Your Dream Home' © 2022 This article is not to be reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission from the author. Want to learn more about designing, renovating and building houses? Paul Netscher has written 2 easy to read books 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses - Volumes 1 and 2'. An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses Volume 1 deals with Hiring Contractors, Managing Construction and Finishing Your Home. and Designing your ideal home Volume 2 deals with Finding Your Ideal Property and Designing Your Dream Home.
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