How To Handle The Stress Of A Home Renovation
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You can’t go wrong with a lovely home renovation now and then. It’s a way of revitalising your home and making some necessary improvements. Sure, it can be costly, but it’s way cheaper than moving house!
The downside of a home renovation is the stress it brings. You have contractors coming and going, loads of things getting moved around – there’s a lot to deal with. But, you can deal with it. Renovations don’t need to be stressful, just follow these tips:
Tip 1: Take your time choosing contractors
Everything is infinitely more stressful when you pick unreliable contractors. Why would you do such a thing? Well, it’s likely you hired a company based on one recommendation – or maybe you rushed your decision.
Take your time to research all the options in your area. Look at reviews, testimonials and the scope of work provided. Renovations are less stressful when you only need to hire one company to handle all of the work. It means you have one point of contact, instead of multiple contractors from different companies doing different parts of the work. Keep this in mind as it will make life so much easier.
Tip 2: Move your stuff out of the house
Depending on the renovation, you’re highly likely to have lots of stuff moved around. For example, if you’re renovating your kitchen, you may have a dining table and lots of other appliances that must be moved. If there’s work being done in the living room, you may need to remove your furniture.
Where does this stuff go? Usually, it’s moved to another part of the home, leaving everything cluttered and cramped. Instead, put things away in a self storage unit. They’re worth the investment as you ensure your items are kept safe without cluttering your house. When the renovation is over, simply collect them and everything will be fine.
Tip 3: Stay out of the way
It’s tempting to stick around and watch the contractors as they work. In reality, this makes you feel more stressed. You hear all sorts of noises or you see them do things and wonder if you’ve made the right decision.
Try to go outside and keep out of the way as much as you can. Trust the contractors to do their job while you go for a walk or do some errands. If you’re out of the house, it means they’re likely to work faster too. Those of you that work from home will also hate having contractors around. The noise is distracting, so it’s better to head out to a coffee shop or shared working space until the job is finished. This way, you won’t feel stressed about not being able to concentrate on your work.
A home renovation can be stress-inducing, but these tips make everything easier to handle. If you’re wondering whether or not a renovation is right for you, check out this post on all the benefits of upgrading your home. It’s a simple way to add value, create a lovely living space and satisfy your inner interior design cravings.
