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It always takes time to get used to your children leaving home. But think about it from the bright side ' now you can arrange your home the way you've always wanted to.The later years in life are a great time to renovate due to an increase in time and cash flow. But, be prepared for disarray. Any kind of home improvement project can be inconvenient, time consuming and costly. Fortunately, we have tips that can make your growing pains a little less painful. Making a financial plan before starting anything is very important. Be prepared for the fact that your pipes and wiring are probably old enough that they need complete replacement. Consult a few different contractors about this and discuss how much this replacement is going to cost. Use a contractor you trust. Finding a competent contractor takes time and homework. Ask friends and neighbors what contractors they use. When you begin to narrow your choices, ask for references. If a contractor does quality work, he'll be happy to provide you with as many references as you need. When you've decided on a contractor, make sure he understands your home improvement desires and budget. A lack of communication can throw a wrench into a large undertaking.You have to find a way of fighting with dust. Plaster dust can especially be a problem. One of the ways to deal with it is shutting all doors and windows since wind causes the dust to spread everywhere.Take special care to protect home furnishings and art during the renovation. Taking them to places which are warm or humid (like an attic or basement) is not a good idea because a permanent damage can occur. Protect them by covering them with cardboard first and then by bubble-wrapping them.Arrange an eating alternative. When your home is in the middle of construction, eating out might be the simplest solution. But this can become costly if you're having extended renovations. If your kitchen is too tied up to use, consider setting up a temporary kitchen away from the construction.Make it a habit that after every work day you check the construction in progress. If you see something that you are not satisfied with, say it right away. It's far much easier making changes in the initial stages of the project than later, when the project is complete. It's true that renovating can be a real hassle. But once it's finished, you'll enjoy your home much more than you did before. We hope these tips helped you a bit in achieving that.
