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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018
Whether you’re doing a guest bedroom, bathroom or a kitchen remodel, it pays to be a good neighbor throughout. Featured in this photo is the upcoming Hooker Furniture Bedroom Beaumont King Upholstered Bed.
The remodel or renovation of a home can have a huge impact on any homeowner’s life. The stress could come from the anticipation of the project or it could be because your neighbors aren’t as cooperative as you wanted them to be. These are your neighbors and so it is, of course, crucial that you build a positive relationship with them. So what could you do to still be the perfect neighbor when you’re about to remodel?
Okay, remodeling a home entails loud noises, debris, and lots of mess. There could also be a time when the street becomes less spacious because the parking could be eaten up by the goings-on during the renovation.
Whether you’re planning to remodel the bathroom or the roof, this type of extensive project could literally change your lifestyle as well as your neighbors’. You might just think of the immediate impact to your family but there are, inevitably, effects to your neighbors, too.
Be kind and here are some ways that you can be nice to them during the construction phase –
Get Necessary Permits
It is a courtesy to your neighbors to get all the necessary papers for the remodel. This will ensure everyone in your neighborhood that you are abiding by the local building codes. This becomes doubly important when you have plans of selling your house someday.
Your neighbors will also be ascertained that your safety and theirs have been considered. Just make sure that you display the permit on the window where your neighbors can best see it. This is to deter any possible questions that they may have if this piece of paper is absent.
Inform the Neighbors
As a part of the neighborhood, it is your responsibility to inform the nearby homes of the upcoming remodeling project. You don’t have to knock from one door to the next, though. You can just write a letter detailing the part that’s going to be remodeled in your home, why you’re remodeling, and the timeline for this project.
You should also include your contact information. You could also thank them by sending some baked goods (yes, these are very effective in mitigating concerns). There are also communities that have their own regulations on whom to notify when you will remodel.
Notify two to three houses down.
Emphasize the Work Hours
One of the most important parts of your letter is that section where you write the work hours as well as the project timeline.
Will the workers do the construction tasks during the morning? Normally, the construction hours take about 12 hours each day so, ideally, it should be between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The contractor must be informed of your preferred work hours so that they do not end up annoying your neighbors who are expecting that the noise would stop at a certain time.
Contain the Mess
Deck or roofing installations could create a huge mess. These projects involve demolishing parts of your home and some scraps building up in your yard. Some of this debris could get to your neighbor’s lawn – this is what you would not want to happen.
Tell your contractors to be respectful of the nearby properties. Check on your shortlisted contractors’ cleanup processes so that you get to choose the one that creates the least impact on other people’s homes.
Be Gentle and Considerate
Even when you prepared amply, there could be complaints from neighbors who will not be happy with the ongoing remodeling project. Instead of reacting straightaway, you could sit down with your neighbor and come up with a solution. Have your neighbor speak to the contractor who would be able to explain to them what’s going on and for how long.
Be sure to thank your neighbor for bearing with the inconveniences.
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Thursday, May 19th, 2016
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If this is the first time that you’re remodeling your home, then you probably don’t know what to expect – just yet. This is a huge undertaking so it is but natural that you would feel nervous. There is that never-ending concern about the total cost of the project, the length of time needed to finish it, and what interior design elements would make it work. Setting your expectations is necessary in addressing the fears that you might be feeling at the moment.
Lots of Dust
Yes, expect plenty of dust. Don’t expect just a fine layer as this can gather in all parts of your home as the construction pushes through.
There are some ways that you can control this. If it’s possible, close off the area where construction is being done, from the rest of your home; set up a temporary wall so that the noise and won’t fill your entire home.
Any running air filter or air handler will surely pull some dust from the air towards the parts of your home which are not under construction. If you can, completely block warm air so that cold air will go back to the construction site. If you don’t do this, then you will inevitably pull the dust from the area that is being remodeled.
Before you go about in blocking the vents, though, make sure that you get in touch with an HVAC company first. This is to ascertain that your furnace will still work properly.
And Then There Was Noise
The noise that you will be hearing will be incessant. There will be lots of scratching, sawing, and sanding, even thumping. There will also be bellowing compressors so don’t expect a quiet home for the duration of the construction.
Try to set up a place where you can get a quiet nap. Don’t expect to have restful nights unless you set up a tent far away from the construction site.
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Zero Visitors
Don’t fret; your zero visitor zones won’t stay that way for long. Pretty soon, once your friends find out that your major renovation is finished, prepare for a flood of visitors. You will have ample time by then to show them around and be proud of the changes that have taken place in your home.
Always Expect the Unexpected
Any construction project has unexpected events. You could encounter asbestos (especially if you are remodeling an old home), irregular framing, incorrect plumbing, electrical systems that are waiting to burst, etc.
Of course there won’t be laughter once you see these things so if you don’t want to worry about these, then you have to consider hiring a contractor. Count on having these major mishaps turn into working systems by the end of the construction project.
Another unexpected event is the change order where added or reduced costs take place. It could be because you preferred a different theme in the beginning and you ended up just improving your current theme. Cash concerns such as this is quite normal.
Setbacks
There might be workers getting ill, snow falling, or cars breaking down. Whatever the event that will take place, it could turn your two-month project into a three-month gig for the contractor. So talk to your contractor and meet halfway. Both of you should have the resilience to adapt to any schedule shift.
Furniture Decisions
Once you change the look of your home, you also need to change your existing furniture. If you’re tired of the mounted cabinetry, then it’s time to embrace the lovely wood pieces either for the bedroom or the dressing room.
Depending on your themed, find the correct set of furniture to seal in the look.
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