5 Smart Tips to Use During Your Home Makeover Project

If your home is starting to show signs of wear and tear and the entire interior feels dated, it doesn’t mean it’s time to move. Instead, it’s time to tackle a makeover project either of a single room or the entire house. No matter how extensive the project is, it can be stressful when you’re doing it yourself. That’s exactly why the experts stress several smart tips to use to ensure the process goes smoothly. Here’s a look at the essentials you’ll want to embrace for your home makeover project.

Start with a Solid Plan

Before you start ripping out walls and tearing out cupboards, it’s incredibly important that you have a solid plan. What is the vision you want to accomplish with your makeover project? Begin with your vision, and then work your way backwards, outlining the steps and materials you’ll need to make it a reality. There may be segments of the renovation you can do yourself, as well as those better left to the professionals. Again, it is best to identify those specifics before you begin and invest in some robust PPE.

What’s Your Budget?

The budget should also factor into your plan to ensure costs don’t balloon out of control. The good news is that makeovers can be done at all price points—it simply comes down to how extensive the work is, and the materials used. 

Not Ripping Out Flooring? Protect What You’ve Got

If your makeover project doesn’t include ripping out the existing flooring, then you’ll want to be sure you protect what’s there. Stains and damage to carpeting or hard flooring will only add to the costs of your makeover project. Be sure to use professional-grade floor protection in any of the rooms where work is being done.

The floor protection should offer the following benefits:

• Water-resistant
• Stain-resistant
• Anti-slip
• Impact protection (important with hard surface flooring)
• Durable
• Can be cut to size

Floor protection should be done when prepping the room/home for renovations before the work gets started.

Be Realistic with Your Timeline

There’s nothing wrong with having an ambitious goal when it comes to the completion date, but you still need to be realistic about it. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to wrap things up fast, as you don’t want to be cutting corners simply to speed up the timeline.

Professionals Are There to Help

Homeowners often choose to do renovations and remodel themselves to cut costs. While this can help, sometimes you end up spending more than you’d imagine thanks to poor planning or mistakes made. Remember, professionals are there to help, from the interior design concept to the actual work. In the end, it can still be cost-effective to hire someone. Don’t forget that these professionals tend to get great deals and can source materials you don’t necessarily have access to.

Using these tips and going into the home renovation process with realistic expectations can help ensure that you get exactly the results you want. It will also leave a positive impression in your mind, so you’ll be more likely to do renovations in the future.