8 renovation mistakes
Mismeasuring for Cabinets
Choosing the Cheapest Contractor
Lowballing Your Budget
Surprises inevitably pop up and then snowball during a renovation. “Say you’re installing a backsplash: You might damage the wall and have to replace some of the drywall. Then you see inside the drywall and find electrical issues, and before you know it, you’re dealing with more than just a new backsplash,” says Drew. “I always tell people to set aside 15% of the total project cost-even more for older homes-for unexpected expenses.”
Underestimating costs
Most jobs will cost more and take longer than you expect, so always add 20 percent to what you think a project will total when budgeting If you don’t have the funds, cut the job back. If you happen to beat these projections, then your surprises are happy ones.
Expecting everything to go according to plan
Work on older buildings can yield a lot of unforeseen events. Who knows what’s behind that wall you’re opening up? New construction is more controlled, but that doesn’t always mean smooth sailing. Be prepared for the unexpected. It’s a human failing. “We all hope and pray everything goes according to plan.”
Insisting on Granite Countertops
Making your Kitchen Too Trendy
“The bolder your kitchen, the quicker it will go out of style, bringing down your home’s resale value”. Other kitchen choices you may later regret: overdoing it on appliances (wine chiller, double oven, rice cooker) at the expense of storage and counter space, and shoving an island in when there’s not enough room. “If your space doesn’t allow for at least 36 inches of clearance between the island and the other cabinets, skip it.”
Contractor advise
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