Looking for a Home Update? 3 Tips for Remodeling

Published: July 09, 2021

Our homes do a lot for us. They put in hard work to shelter us and our loved ones amongst the Thanksgiving dinners, toddler birthday parties, family barbeques, and wear and tear of daily life. Life’s events, both big and small, can take their toll on our living spaces. And over the years, elements of our homes can even become outdated. When your home starts to feel like it is not living up to its potential, you may be tempted to move to a new place. While this may be the best solution for some, it is also worth considering the benefits of remodeling your current home. Moving can be costly. If your home has good bones and you like your neighborhood, a home update with some remodeling may be right for you. Below are a few tips if you are planning for this exciting step. 

Map Out Your Goals 

Before you start planning out new paint colors and fixtures, take the time to determine what your end goals are. Renovation costs can add up quickly, so it’s essential to identify your needs so you can know where to cut back and what to prioritize if needed. Do you need more space? Do you want more natural light or updated bathrooms? Figure out what you want and work in order of highest priority to lowest priority. 

Do Some Research Into Property Value Information

There are multiple factors that you should consider when deciding what renovations to do. In some cases, you want to make changes to improve your quality of life or suit your tastes and preferences. Then there are changes you can make to improve your home’s value. It is up to you to decide how these factors weigh into your plans. If you plan to resell your home one day, it may be worth making sure that the money you put into your home will give you a return in the future. If you plan on staying in this home for the long run, then you may place more importance on what will have the most significant impact on your day-to-day life. 

Plan Your Budget

Nobody wants to run into surprises when it comes to spending money. Call local contractors to get some quotes to help you understand what you will get for your price range. Plan your budget, and leave extra room for associated costs like having to eat out more often if your kitchen is being redone or needing to stay in a hotel for a few days. It is also imperative to plan for the unexpected. It is not uncommon for extra work to crop up when renovating. Perhaps your contractor parts of the structure of your home are compromised once walls are pulled down. Leave yourself some financial breathing room to avoid getting yourself into a financial pickle. 

Plan For The Construction Period

There is a good chance that remodeling your home will temporarily disrupt your life. You will need to move furniture out of the rooms that are being redone and will probably want to reexamine your decor. Renting on-site portable storage units is an excellent solution for remodeling. You can clear out your furniture from the target rooms and store your items in a team on your property. Once the work is done, no need to go to a storage unit, load things onto a truck, and then unload it into your home. All of your furniture is right there at your home, ready to be unloaded. Anything that needs to go to storage can stay, and a driver will pick up your unit and take it to a secure, climate-controlled facility. 

Your home works hard for you and your family, and it’s important to love it back. By renovating your home, you can increase your home’s value and improve your lifestyle. Plus, by making moderate renovations more regularly, you can keep your home up to date and avoid having to make extensive renovations down the road. Whenever you’re ready to start planning your home update, we can help you plan your temporary storage needs. Give us a call at (443)842-7400, drop us an email, or fill out a form on our website.