What is a Renocation, you might ask? Well, a Renocation is combining a vacation
with a renovation, thought we would give a few tips on taking a Renocation.
• Wouldn’t
it be nice to go on vacation and come home to a new Kitchen, Bath or some other
home improvement you want?
o You’re
not there during messy, noisy, potentially dangerous demolition.
o You skip
the chaos of workers going in and out of your house all day, drilling,
hammering and creating fumes.
o You don’t
have to deal with the inconvenience of not having a working kitchen, having
water shut off periodically or entire rooms not being usable.
o Workers
can start work earlier and work later in the day, knowing they’re not
disturbing homeowners.
o You avoid
the urge to micromanage the project and constantly look over the shoulders of
contractors.
o Some
projects, like a roof replacement, may be so disruptive that it’s best to
vacate the house anyway.
o You come
home to a finished project, and get the “Wow!” moment of seeing your renovated
home for the first time.
o
• Reasons
why you might not want to take a Renocation.
Here are some potential downsides to being away while the work is done:
• You’ll
come home to a mess, especially if there’s no project manager supervising on
your behalf. Your contractor isn’t going to dust, sweep and vacuum for you.
• Workers
will make themselves at home in the owner’s absence. Your bathroom will
definitely get used and abused. Leave
plenty of toilet paper behind!
• You’re
never really “away” from the job site. While out of town, your phone will ring
and ping constantly, with calls and messages concerning the work at your house.
• Things
can go wrong. Sheetrock went up before a few electrical outlets were in place.
They had to add them after the fact and it delayed the completion time.
• You might
not get what you asked for. That gorgeous sage green paint you picked out for
the guest bathroom might be mis-ordered, and you’ll come home to chartreuse
walls!
• Vacations
are expensive, and so are renovations. Combining the two may stretch your
renovation budget beyond its limits.
o
• Tips for
a Renocation.
o Not
applicable to all projects,
o Good
Contractors love when clients go on Renocation!
o Find a
Good Contractor
o Be
specific and have a strong plan
o Have the
ability to be contacted
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