Remodel Survival Guide (in bite sizes, Part 3 of 3)

Remodeling can simultaneously be one of the most beneficial and stressful experiences in a homeowner’s life. The rewards for significantly changing your current home can be immense: a more functional floor plan, better lighting, inspirational colors, and a happier family. The stress that many homeowners encounter during a remodel comes from trying to take on too much work without properly planning the project. Making bite-sized decisions instead of trying to do everything at once can prevent heartache as well as houseache. Often during remodeling, it’s the little things that add up and potentially blindside homeowners. “If someone had just told me this before I started….” is a common phrase I hear when projects are mid-stream. Here are the last few tips from the Remodel Survival Guide series:

• Call your Insurance Agent: Most folks forget to do this, even after the major changes have taken place. Get a special rider for the construction period and ensure that your new coverage will be adequate for replacement once the job is done.

• Communicate with Your Employer : The time spent planning and executing a remodel eats up your workday, so tell your boss ahead of time that you’ll need to be more flexible with your schedule to take care of issues that arise during the remodel. Plan to use a few personal days for finish selections, site visits and unexpected events.

For more information on successfully remodeling your home, check out our calendar of events for the “live” version of the Remodel Survival Guide seminar.