Monday, June 1, 2015

What to Consider Before a Home Remodel

Whenever you return from a long vacation, you get a fresh look at your home. As you see it again, do you smile or cringe? If it’s the latter, it is time to make a change. Before throwing in the towel and moving out, consider a home remodel.

What Do You Really Want?

Don’t start dialing the contractor just yet. First, you need to decide what you want changed. Do you want more space? Are your countertops a few decades old? Are your windows letting in more cold air than they are keeping out? Write down what you like and what you want changed.

Magazines are filled with ideas for every room in the house. Cut out pictures of the ones that are attractive to you and would work with your structure. Once you have a selection, you can narrow down the ideas to create the plan for your home remodel.

Dream Vs. Reality

Consider how you use each room in your home and how much traffic the area will see. Is your dream compatible with what you have to work with? Or will you need to add square footage? Many times an inefficient space can be rearranged to increase its utility. In the kitchen, for example, you can add ceiling-height cabinets to add storage space. In the bathroom, a larger jetted tub can often fit in the same space as the existing standard one.

Find a Reputable Contractor

One of the most important choices when deciding on a remodeling project is choosing the right contractor. There are a few questions you should ask before accepting a bid.
  1. Does the builder have a good reputation?
  2. Can you contact past customers?
  3. Does he or she understand your vision? If you can’t communicate what you want, you will probably end up disappointed.
If a home remodel is in your future, start planning today. Decide what you want to change or expand, then contact a reputable contractor to help your dream become a reality.

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