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Are you in the middle of planning a home renovation project? Even if it isn’t your first time, you might find that the task is quite daunting, with all the things you have to account for to ensure its success and on-time completion. To help keep your renovation project on track and within budget, here’s a quick checklist you can refer to before starting:
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Overall Design
First of all, are you satisfied with the overall design and end result of your undertaking? Having an objective answer instead of an emotional one may help. Even when you go into the project having thought it through thoroughly, you may find you have to tweak your plans and compromise from time to time. On the other hand, if you don’t go through every step of the process in your mind, you may even find yourself abandoning it halfway just to change your plans, which is a definite no-no if you’re on a strict budget.
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Last Minute Cleaning
Are all of your furniture and personal items kept and stowed away already, and in their proper places? Some last minute cleaning and organizing will help smoothen the workflow of your project and save you time from doing extra work. It also makes moving your items back in easier once your renovation project is completed.
Measurements
Do you have the correct measurements and specifications? It wouldn’t cost you too much time to double check and make sure your calculations are correct. After all, the last thing you want to happen is to incur unnecessary expenses just because you purchased the wrong furniture or fixtures and fittings.
Building Permits
If your renovation project involves building or extending rooms, whether horizontally or vertically, do you have the necessary permits? Along the same lines, does your project conform to building regulations? Answering these questions can affect the timeframe, cost, or even the feasibility of your entire renovation plan. When dealing with large scale projects, getting the advice of a professional can help you plan accordingly.
