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Checklist: Renovate a House |
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| Using a checklist can often help you stay organized and in control. Below is a guideline you can rely on to ensure that you don't miss a task or a deadline. Feel free to print a copy, email it to yourself, or share this link with a friend. |
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| 1. Finances | |
| Review your current financial situation to be sure you can afford renovations. | |
| Start saving. Set aside a certain amount each month for your renovations. | |
| Set a budget. | |
| Reduce or eliminate outstanding debt. Consider rolling your debt into a loan for the renovations. | |
| Meet with a financial advisor to discuss your options. | |
| Check your homeowner's insurance policy for information about renovating. | |
| 2. Construction | |
| Brainstorm, make plans and blueprints. | |
| Be sure that you are compliant with local planning and building laws. | |
| Get a planning permit, if necessary. | |
| Arrange for several required inspections throughout the renovation process. | |
| Find tradesmen you can trust and are comfortable with. Research your service providers before signing contracts. | |
| Read all documents and contracts carefully before signing. Keep all papers in a secure location. | |
| Read architecture and design magazines and websites to gain inspiration. | |
| Visit a few home shows to get ideas for style, design, floor plans, etc. | |
| Be environmentally responsible and energy efficient. Make renovations green! | |
| Create a timetable for when tasks need to be completed. | |
| Find an architect, if necessary. | |
| Find a carpenter, if necessary. | |
| Find an electrician, if necessary. | |
| Find a plumber, if necessary. | |
| Find a painter, if necessary. | |
| If you will makeover the exterior of your house, enlist the help of a landscaping company or gardener. | |
| Get material (plastic, cloth, etc.) to protect walls, floors and furniture during renovation process. | |
| Once renovations are complete, do a final walk through with your tradesman for careful inspection. | |
| Hire a professional cleaning company after renovations are complete. | |
| Find an interior decorator. | |
| Be flexible and understanding if things dont go according to plan, but also firm in your objectives, budget and timelines. | |
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