Avoid these common and costly remodeling mistakes with these expert tips.
To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of the seven most commonand costliestremodeling mistakes.
Then we develop a design and plan that is revised sometimes three or four times.
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Choosing the First Contractor You Interview
Take your time.
double-check that if the contractor is subcontracting work, those companies are insured.
A contractor may carry insurance, but the company that’s actually doing the work might not.
Find a contractor who fits your personality and is open to communication.
Generally speaking,you should calculate your budget, then increase it by 20 percent.
That should be your budget.
“Take vinyl flooring: It’s cheaper than ceramic tile, but it isn’t that much cheaper.
That being said, don’t be foolish when thinking about tackling a challenging project.
“you’re free to getmaterials from salvage stores, friends, and business associates.
And it doesn’t have to look cobbled together.
Likewise,carefully consider any additionsso they don’t overwhelm the houses that border or face your home.
It’s a matter of context, says Michael Lander, principal of the Lander Group in Minneapolis.
“If you don’t, it can get expensive in a hurry,” he says.
Harris has noticed that clients don’t change their minds in a vacuum.
“There needs to be a certain level of sticking to one’s guns.”
