How To Phase Your Remodeling Project

Author: charles gueli

Author: charles gueli

So, you want to do a renovation that involves more than one room, and the prices are coming in way over your budget. Youve decided to do part of the project now and the rest in a year or two, when youve accumulated more money. But youre not sure which parts to do first. Let me tell you a story. A relative of mine (who will remain nameless because hes bigger than I am) had the same dilemma a few years ago. He had his kitchen as part of a larger renovation which included the master bath, which was located directly above the kitchen. A neighbor just completed a kitchen make-over and the wife was envious. So my relative decided to do the kitchen first. His wife was happy. Two years later, they renovated the master bath. Guess what. The piping from the bathroom ran through the kitchen walls and ceiling, to the basement. Since his plan called for relocating those pipes, he had to open the walls and ceiling in the kitchen. He spent about $6,000 more than he needed to, because part of the kitchen work was done twice. Whats the moral of this story? If you decide to split the work up, make sure you think through the entire project, and talk to your contractor about the sequence of the work. Its essential to have a plan that addresses the work to be done in a practical order. Otherwise, things can get unnecessarily expensive. Make a few probe holes if you have to, but make sure your contractor knows the full extent of the job. About the Author:

Charles has worked in the construction industry for 39 years. He invites you to ask questions about phasing your remodeling project and take advantage of the resources on www.continuous-home-improvement-help.com , where guidance, information and support are always available.

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