This is your introduction to the renovation process – how it works, how to get prepared, “who’s who” in terms of contractors, and the business aspects you need to understand before you get going.
Developing your plans
This section takes you through the planning process so that you can:
Develop a clear description of what you want to change in your home and specific goals for your renovation project.
Define your priorities - which renovation items are “must-haves,” and which would be nice to have if your budget allows.
This planning can make a real difference in terms of the success of your project and your ability to keep within your budget. Many renovation problems are a direct result of poor planning.
Defining goals and setting priorities
Beyond necessary repairs, your home renovation should provide you with improved function, comfort and convenience. To achieve this, you need to set some general goals for your project and determine what your priorities are.
In setting goals, consider the day-to-day experience of living in your home and focus on how you want this to be improved by your renovation. For instance, if your existing kitchen is a problem, describe how your dream kitchen would work.