I Bought an Old Home: Where Should I Start the Renovation?
In an old home wiring, plumbing and damp are checked first; then essential work, budget and order are settled. Decoratio…
Renovation Planning
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Home Renovation: One Company or Separate Tradesmen?
For a multi-trade renovation one company has the edge: order, schedule and responsibility sit in one place. For a single…
What Should Be Renovated Before Moving into a Newly Bought Home?
Before moving in, finish the work that makes dust and cuts off the water: services, bathroom and kitchen, flooring and p…
Should Wiring and Plumbing Be Checked Before Walls Are Renewed?
Wiring and plumbing should be checked before walls are renewed; every channel cut afterwards spoils the paint and wallpa…
Which Jobs Cause the Most Extra Cost in a Home Renovation?
Extra cost mostly appears after strip-out: old pipework, poor plaster and screed, damp. The second big cause is decision…
Why Is a Survey Carried Out Before a Renovation?
In a survey the home is measured and the walls, floors and services are examined. A price given by phone is a guess; a w…
How Long Does a Home Renovation Take on Average?
A cosmetic refresh takes a few days; a full apartment renovation can take 3 to 6 weeks. Scope, drying times and made-to-…
Is It Possible to Live at Home During a Renovation?
You can live at home during small jobs; for major renovations with demolition, services and new floors, moving out is ad…
In What Order Should a Full Home Renovation Be Done?
A full renovation moves from rough to fine and from top to bottom: it starts with strip-out and services and ends with f…
In a Home Renovation, What Comes First: Paint, Floor or Kitchen?
First the rough work in kitchen and bathroom, then the first coats of paint, then units and flooring, and the final coat…
Where Should You Start a Home Renovation?
A renovation starts with a list of needs: first write what will be done, then settle the budget, survey, priorities and …