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Top 10 Homeowner Renovation Mistakes, Part 2

Top 10 Homeowner Renovation Mistakes, Part 2  
Last week, I covered ten of the most common mistakes homeowners can make when they take on a renovation project.
Here is the rest of my list!
Failing To Anticipate Chaos
When you are renovating you can expect that something will go wrong.  Timing deadlines often can’t be met because when one things go wrong there is a domino effect on everything else.  Expect it, work with it, be patient and DO NOT get angry at your contractor or the trades.
Hiring The Wrong Contractor
This is probably THE BIGGEST MISTAKE that you make when renovating. Your contractor is the orchestra, the captain of the ship, the pilot. Don’t scrimp or rush when choosing this person.  Make sure they are bonded, licensed and insured.  Check with the Better Business Bureau and check with ALL references.
Ignoring The Style Of Your Home
Before you start a remodel you have to consider the overall style you want to go with and how you marry that with the original style of your home. If you don’t do this then your remodel will not flow and you will regret it later.  By giving this A LOT of consideration in ... more

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