4 Practical Tips On How to Plan For Your Home Renovation

December 15, 2020

Home renovation can be an intimidating task but if you plan it well, you will realize that it’s not even complicated at all.

Renovating your home can be a fantastic idea for a wide variety of reasons. If you plan to list your home, say as one of the Las Vegas houses for sale, then renovating it can massively boost your home’s value and more than pay themselves off if done correctly.

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4 Practical Tips On How to Plan For Your Home Renovation

    It’s a great way to upgrade your home 


    Nevertheless, even if you’re not planning on selling your home, having a home renovation can massively upgrade your house and make it much more enjoyable to live in. 

    Unfortunately, many people don’t even know where to start when it comes to renovations, as upgrading your home can be quite a daunting task. 

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    That being said, there are some steps you can take to ensure that your home renovations turn out perfectly. So how should you approach the renovation process? 

    Here’s how to plan your next home renovation: 

    1. Have an idea 


    The first step in planning a home renovation project is brainstorming and coming up with an idea. What room do you want to renovate? What is it about that room that you want to change, and how can you get it done? Do you plan to do a huge home makeover? 

    These are all questions that you need to consider when thinking about potential renovations. Obviously, your idea is sort-of like a rough draft, but it is still important to come up with a vision and give the project a direction. 

    Renovating your home is a long process, and you can’t get it started until you have a solid idea in your head first. 

    2. Set a budget 


    After coming up with an idea, you should set a budget. Home renovations can cost a huge amount of money, and it can be very easy to get carried away with your spending. As a result, you should establish a hard cap on how much you can spend. 

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    A budget gives you a great idea of what type of home renovation projects are available to you. Some factors that might go into your budget planning process include the amount of disposable income you have and the extent to which you wish to renovate your home. 

    If you really want a large home renovation budget, then you may want to save up for a few months before you pursue your project. However, before you start the home renovation process, you should always have a budget in place. 

    3. Find a contractor 


    One of the most important parts of pulling off a home renovation project is finding a great contractor. While some people like to approach home renovations themselves, that can be quite a tricky process. 

    Do-it-yourself or DIY projects are typically reserved for people with a lot of experience and know exactly what they want out of a renovation. While it may be more expensive to hire a contractor, you know that you are with someone with the right expertise and experience in handling the renovations. 

    With a contractor, you have the peace of mind in knowing that you’re in good hands and won’t have to worry about any major accidents or mistakes happening. Just ensure that you do your due diligence when researching a contractor, ensuring that they truly know what they’re doing. 

    A contractor can help the home renovation process a lot and make your renovation vision a reality. 

    4. Don’t forget to plan for the worst 


    When trying to pull off renovations, it's always best to be prepared for the worst. Renovations rarely work out as planned, as there always seems to be something that goes wrong. 

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    Whether you discover some type of damage that needs to be fixed or something just doesn’t quite fit, every renovation is bound to run into a snag sooner or later. 

    As a result, it's best to plan for these obstacles ahead of time so that they don’t disrupt your plans completely. Try leaving some extra time and money dedicated to the project, allowing you to deal with any problems that may come up along the way. 

    If nothing happens, then you can simply store the extra cash away for something else. However, in the likely event that something does go wrong, you’ll be well prepared for it. 

    Epilogue 


    Home renovation can be quite overwhelming if you have not planned for it well. However, with these simple tips, you’d find that making arrangements for your home renovation can be more efficient and at times even enjoyable. 

    In the end, just try your best to appreciate the experience and the new knowledge that you will be able to gain from it. Things may not always go your way but that will make your home renovation journey more exciting.

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    23 comments

    1. I love that you included planning for the worst. I have NEVER done a renovation where everything went right.

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    2. I love all of these tips. I think expecting the unexpected and finding a VERY good contractor are two of the biggest keys to a great renovation project.

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    3. I have a lot of projects coming up so thank you for this. I feel a lot more prepared!

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    4. This post is so informative and I wish I could have read it before undertaking some projects in my home. We are currently in a DIY time crunch, so we are trying to get done as quickly, yet as professionally as we can. I'll be sharing this post with my husband. :-)

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    5. Proper planning is really important and yes, you have to give space for some mischiefs during the renovations too. Even if you have all the plan and budget sometimes there are still incidents happen that may require additional money and effort.

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    6. Planning these sorts of things is so important! Thanks for this, it's the perfect heads up to plan this out correctly.

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    7. We are hoping to get the kitchen redone one day. We had our bathroom redone last year -- planning for the worst is always important!

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    8. Renovations are always a big project. It is good to have a plan and to also have a lot of patience!

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    9. Great tips and I know how hectic it could be with renovations! Thanks for the guide and it will be very useful to my next project! - knycx journeying

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    10. Uso ngayon home renovation! You need to have a working budget. I usually scout for supplies first.

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    11. thanks for these tips.. but am not yet renovating anytime soon.. ;) might be my guide in the new home sometime soon..

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    12. Lovely idea, i was just renovation my bedroom with lowest budget and having an idea was really important to get the desired design

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    13. A major home renovation is, well, major. It is a huge undertaking with many different pieces to consider, from finding your perfect contractor, to how to survive in your home while renovations take place.

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    14. Wow! I didn't know how important this is! I accidentally visited this site while looking for something else!, But Wow!, Good thing I came into this site.

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    15. Yay! Thanks for the tips Sir. Naalala ko lang yung last year na nagpagawa kami ng bahay pero it's a tiny house lang naman , parang biglaan kaya di kami nakapag plan talaga at nag set ng budget para sa bahay na yun. Kaya ang ending parang nag short talaga kami nun sa budget at patigil tigil din ng gawa kasi di namin alam kung panu ba ayos o pwesto ng ganito o ganun.

      Kaya napaka importante talaga ng mga tips na to Sir para maging maayos ang pag renovate ng bahay. 😊

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    16. γ‚«γƒžγƒγƒΌγƒ­ をップルジョむ8 May 2022 at 03:20

      True po daddy . Importante po tlga ung 4 tips na nabasa ko .. lalo na po dapat ung my budget tayu for renovation . Pra mas mapaganda pa ntin ung house na gusto natin . Thankyou for sharing this daddy 😊❤️ makakatulong to sa marami lalo na ung my nga balak mag pa renovate . Godbless πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜‡

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    17. Kristine D. Quipit8 May 2022 at 03:20

      Thankyou po for sharing those tips. Mahalaga talagang pag planuhan muna ang lahat, mula sa mga gustong ipa renovate hanggang sa mga bagay na dapat i-considered lalo na po sa budget. Para tuloy tuloy na po and maminimize yung risk ng renovation ng bahay. 😊

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    18. Virgenia Velasco8 May 2022 at 03:20

      Thanks for sharing this tips sir!napakahalaga po talaga Ng 4 tips na binigay nyo.Napaka importante po talaga na pag palanuhan muna bago mag set ng renovationLalo na sa budget at sa paggawa.Napakalaking tulong po neto sa lahat.

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    19. Hyun Jang Nim8 May 2022 at 03:20

      These tips are very helpful po. Mejo intricate nga po ang renovation, kaya dapat well planned talaga or else hassle.

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    20. Rowena callo Villareno8 May 2022 at 03:22

      wow laki tulong po nitong tips mo lalo na po this year may plano pa din ako mag pa renovate ng bahay namin

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    21. Kyle McKinley8 May 2022 at 03:25

      Big thanks for sharing this! Very helpful and useful for those who plan to do the renovation. I've been in the same situation and have encountered several tasks. Fortunately, I met Legacy Renovations and helped me a lot on our renovation journey.

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    22. I love reading this post. Looking forward to more ideas.

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    23. What a fantastic and insightful article on the many facets of home renovation! Your approach to breaking down each stage of the renovation process—planning, budgeting, and execution—really emphasizes the importance of careful preparation and patience. I especially appreciated your tips on balancing both cost and quality when choosing materials; it’s something many homeowners overlook, leading to regret later on. I also found your point on involving professionals, where necessary, to be very valuable advice. Sometimes, DIY projects can turn overwhelming, so knowing when to call in an expert can really make or break a renovation experience.

      I’m curious about your experience with specific types of projects—was there any particular renovation task that proved more challenging than anticipated? For example, did you encounter any surprises with electrical or plumbing updates? I’d love to hear more about any unexpected learning moments along the way!

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