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• Tips
• Warnings

1 Dream. Just dream. Realize your needs and choose the simplest solution. This project will grow rapidly if you let it. Look at the amount of money in your wallet / bank account and offer a quote. If you have a spouse, make sure you both have the same dreams. It is much easier to understand the sacrifices you are making by doing what you both want and the damage that pleasure will bring. And there will be losses.

2 Explore. Go to the library and check out the magazines that suit your needs. If you need another bathroom, stay away from bedroom magazines. Avoid color and texture. If you can improve or remodel an existing room, do just that.

3 Draw. If you are not good at drawing, use graph paper and measure the room you are building or replanning. This will help you express yourself better. People who provide services and sell consumables may be better off with a 2-dimensional bathtub 5 feet (1.5 m) wide than your description.

4 Discuss construction costs with an electrician and contractor. Ask him to evaluate everything in detail. You can save money by using drywall. Don't roof if you have the skills and the right tools. Don't make electricity if you can. School knowledge doesn't count. Look at the costs and think again.

5 Hire an architect. For a single room, it might not be worth the expense, although it might not be very expensive. Your city planning department will evaluate the architect's drawing. Part of an architect's job is to help you with your project, suggest ideas and suggestions that you might not have considered. A good architect offers a unique, important, and connected view of your project. Talk to your spouse about what the architect thinks and asks you. Also ask the architect what he thinks about the contractors, since the responsibility under the contract with the developer will be on you (you are the landlord). Ask the architect what you will need and if he / she can help you get everything you need.

6 Go to the bank and take out a loan at least 10% more than the job will cost. Even if you do everything yourself, there will always be cost overruns.

7 Ask your friends or colleagues about the experiences of some of the contractors who have done work in their homes. A loan specialist can also help you with this.

8 Find out if your contractor or architect will be getting a building permit. If you are in the city, there is a city architectural office there.

9 Talk to several contractors about your project. Request a written estimate of the cost of the work, including labor and materials. Please note that you do not want to overpay, as the high price does not mean quality. Reputation is very important; so ask people about the contractors.

10 Contractors are usually willing to negotiate a price. If some of the work steps seem easy (or are on your list of skills), you can complete them yourself. It's nice to know that you've completed some of the redevelopment successfully.Most people use drywall (a white material that comes in 8x4 sheets) for convenience.

11 You can also include a clause in the contract to complete the work before it rains. Or at least complete the roof before the rains start. You will have to accept responsibility for the expected day when the rains start. No sensible contractor, except in Arizona cases, promises to complete this work before the rain, but must complete it, for example, by October 15th. For example, you can specify that the roofing will be completed by October 15th, or you can deduct $ 5,000 from the cost. You won't get it for free.

12 Hire a contractor. Schedule weekly visits with a contractor or foreman to discuss progress. You don’t want to interfere with work, but you don’t want the progress of work to go too far to fix it. Here, about 10% of beginnings disappear.

13 Check work daily after workers have finished the day. You may want additional electrical outlets, lights, sinks, which are described in the plans. For most of us, physical manifestations on a wall are easier to understand than blueprints. Also, if something seems wrong to you, such as the bathroom has no ventilation, tell the contractor about it during the day. The further the work progresses, the more minor problems it will hide. The more problems are hidden, the more expensive it will be to fix them.

14 Do not try to use a contractor, do not try to act illegally. You have the money, the contractor has your home, and you are the hostage of the situation. The best thing is that both of you are happy with the result.

Tips

• Thank employees, praise their work.
• Go to your local college and take a lesson on remodeling, painting, roofing so you can appreciate the work they do and you will happily spend the money on it.
• Most artisans are paid for their work and they do it efficiently. Consider the fair value for your time and labor. If you're making $ 25 an hour, do you really want to take on a job that someone knows perfectly well and is willing to do for $ 10 an hour?
• If you are not sure about the layout, then changes will be made to the plans as the project progresses. Make sure you have 10% additional funds over and above the contractor's estimate. In addition, the contractor could underestimate the project and spend more than predicted.
• Plan construction during seasons with favorable weather.

Warnings

• If you can afford to stay in a hotel, you can do so so as not to sacrifice your privacy, but this is not a good time to relax.
• Redevelopment can aggravate your relationship.