18 Dec 2021

A full-scale home remodel project can be very difficult to plan out, and there are a lot of things that you might overlook. Even some of the most basic elements can be completely missed if you are not paying attention, and a lot of people do not realize their mistakes until the work is already underway.

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Like a lot of big projects, remodeling does not give you much chance to change things once the construction or renovation has started. Here are some things to consider before you start remodeling your home, no matter the size or difficulty of the work.

Figure Out What you Want

Always figure out the basics of your remodeling wishes before you look into anything further. The more time and effort you spend planning out an idea – even if it is mostly in your head – the easier it becomes to get it started. Without an idea, there will not be any remodeling.

You do not always have to be exact. Writing down room measurements and making vague sketches can often be a good starting point and allows for more flexibility later on. Generally, you can work with the contractor to explain what you are looking for when you get further into the project.

If you have at least a basic idea in your head, then you can also start planning out more intricate designs further down the line. The more effort you put into getting a plan together, the easier it becomes for your contractors to give you exactly what you are looking for.

Decide Where to Stay

Remodeling often means that you can’t stay in your home during construction unless it is a large property that has more than one building. Even if you can stay in the house, you might have to avoid certain rooms, and that means relocating to other places for the duration of the work.

For example, you will need to move out of your bedroom while it gets remodeled. This can mean setting up a temporary bed in another room, living with family elsewhere, or possibly even using a motorhome or tent if you are in a more rural and isolated area.

Planning this out in advance means that you can book or arrange accommodation elsewhere if you need it, rather than having to scramble to find something on the same day that the work starts. If you are prepared, then it will be an easy transition back and forth.

Know the Time Frame

You always want to be aware of when the project starts, when it will finish, and how long each stage of the projected is to take. Larger-scale home remodeling can actually be several projects in one, and that might mean that each room is reworked and updated in a set order.

For example, if your remodeling is going to take two weeks and cover three rooms, only one of the rooms might be inaccessible at a time. This could allow you to use them as normal until they are specifically being remodeled, but not all contractors will work this way.

The more you know about the planned times involved, the easier it becomes to work around the schedule or plan that your remodeling is following. Some projects may take more (or less) time than expected, but a rough estimate is still a valuable thing to have.

Prepare a Disposal Method

Remodeling can create a lot of waste and debris, especially if it involves your whole house. The more you generate, the harder it can be to dispose of, and many people may struggle to manage all of this debris all by themselves. It can also be dangerous to leave construction debris around in the open.

A good alternative is looking into dumpster rentals from companies like EWM Dumpster Rental. This allows you to hire a dumpster and keep it for a set amount of time, giving you a short-term solution that is perfect for handling a large amount of waste and scrap materials.

Dumpster rentals are picked up by the company that you rent from, meaning that you do not have to move the trash yourself. Not only is this a lot easier for the average homeowner, but it also provides you with more flexibility and allows for direct disposal at the worksite itself.

Remember that disposal is important for many reasons: cleaning up, preventing accidents, getting rid of clutter, and allowing contractors to access a messy area. Even beyond that, you will have to clean up the trash eventually, and a single dumpster allows you to do that with one simple clean-up job.

Know Who You Are Hiring

If you have not chosen any contractors yet, then spend some time looking at all of your potential options. Some might be more appealing than others, but all of them should be checked to make sure that they are qualified, trusted, and have a good set of reviews backing them up.

The more you know about the companies or individuals that you work with, the easier it becomes to work with them well. This could be things like working hours, the tools that they use, their approach to the project, or even just how much prep time they need to actually start their remodeling.

This might also be important if you are not done planning yet, since you might have to factor their availability or their estimated project time into your schedule.  There can even be some contractors that only work on particular days of the week, which is a detail worth looking into.