A renovation is an exciting but stressful time, with unforeseen costs and lots of people going in and out of your home! However, with these tips you will be able to survive a renovation with minimal stress!

1. Renovation
T H R E E T I P S F O R S U R V I V I N G A

2. Why you need these tips!
Living in a building site can be a
hugely stressful time. There is dust
everywhere, little space and
different people in and out all the
time. Not to mention unforeseen
expenses and disagreements in
design!
However, do not fret! As here are
some ways to help deal with these
stresses to enable a smooth sailing
transition into your refurbed home!

3. M A I N T A I N S A N I T Y T H R O U G H
Having a
Designated Space

4. #1 #3#2
I f i t i s a l a r g e
p r o j e c t , t r y t o s p l i t
i t i n t o s t e p s s o y o u
a r e n o t l e f t w i t h o u t
c r u c i a l a m e n i t i e s f o r
l o n g .
R e d u c e t h e a m o u n t o f
t i m e a r e n o v a t i o n t a k e
p l a c e t h r o u g h
p r e p a r a t i o n , l i k e b u y i n g
m a t e r i a l s b e f o r e h a n d .
P u t a w e t t o w e l d o w n
i n f r o n t o f y o u r w o r k e r s
e n e n t r a n c e t o s t o p
d u s t f r o m f l y i n g
e v e r y w h e r e .
To ensure that you are still able to relax during this busy period, ensure you have
one room in your house that is untouched by building work. You essentially
want to create a home within your home, where you can have some space to
relax in the evenings to recharge for the next day!
Dust is a huge issue during renovation, so make full use of dust sheets and
masking tape over all your belongings.
Source: https://www.safewise.com/blog/how-to-safely-live-in-your-house-during-a-major-renovation/

5. K N O W W H E N T O
Splurge and Save

6. #1 #3#2
D o y o u r r e s e a r c h t o
s e e w h e r e s p e n d i n g
m o r e w o u l d b e
b e n e f i c i a l .
S e e k a d v i c e a n d
r e s e a r c h f o r
c h e a p e r
a l t e r n a t i v e s .
P r i o r i t i s e w h a t n e e d s
t o b e s p l u r g e d u p o n
a n d w h a t c a n w a i t u n t i l
a f t e r r e n o v a t i o n s .
Unnecessary costs are the next worst thing to unforeseen costs! It is super important that
everything is budgeted for and you know where you should be spending and where you
should be saving to really help finish your build.
TOP TIP: Always incorporate some wiggle room into your budget for unforeseen costs!
For example, if you are renovating an old home, big costs like replacing single glazed windows
with new uPVC windows and updating your doors is a good place to look to spend a little
extra. Your home will be more secure, thermally efficient and cost effective in the long run.
Furthermore, it will really add to that kerb appeal!
Source: https://www.sheerwaterglass.co.uk/windows/upvc

7. H O W T O A V O I D
Disagreements

8. #1 #3#2
P l a n a h e a d t a k i n g
i n t o a c c o u n t e x t r a
e x p e n s e s a n d d e l a y s
T o m a k e d e l a y s
s h o r t e r , h a v e a
p l a n B a n d b a c k u p
m a t e r i a l s
T a l k i t o u t ! D o n ' t s i t
a n d s t e w , a i r y o u r
g r i e v a n c e s a n d w o r k
a w a y o u t !
Having building work done is a hugely chaotic situation, not just because your
house is a mess but it can take a toll on relationships. You are likely to
encounter delays and extra expenses which can result in a huge
disagreements.
This article about surviving a renovation had me giggling but also made me very
aware of what to expect when my other half finally agrees to our extension!
Source: http://www.scarymommy.com/survive-home-renovation-spouse/

9. Happy
Renovating!
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