5 Common Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes- And How to Avoid Them
Ever wished you could do a “redo” on your bathroom? Well now is the time! In this article, we're going to talk about five common mistakes that homeowners make when remodeling their bathrooms. Read on to find out what they are and how you can avoid them in your own home!
1. Ignoring Ventilation
This one mistake will make your home stink! A fan broken in the bathroom will fail to extract moist air that quickly accumulates after each shower or bath creating a stale, damp smell that can be difficult to get rid of. Additionally, the buildup of moisture will cause paint and grout to deteriorate.
Often times homeowners forget to check if their fan works properly, or worse, forget to include one in their new space altogether. This mistake will have you reeling from the stench and spending more money on repairs.
2. Not Having a Plan Prepared
Ever been to a party where the host didn't plan for enough food or drinks? It's a pretty terrible time, right? Well, starting a renovation project without thorough planning can be just as bad.
Before beginning it is essential to have a layout and design drawn up, a detailed budget, an organized list of workers responsible for each part of the project, and an estimated timeline for the process. Spend the time to really nail down each part of the project in advance, so that it doesn't end up costing you more time and money in the long run.
3. Being Unrealistic About a Budget
Here are some mistakes homeowners make with their budget:
1. Not doing a budget- Don't skip this step!
2. Not talking to a contractor- The more you know, the better you can plan for costs.
3. Being unrealistic about your budget- Don't lie to yourself and try to do a $30,000 renovation when you have only $5,000 to work with.
4. Overestimating the final value of your home- Don't overestimate what your home will sell for. See current listings and compare to your renovation plans before you start.
5. Incrementally increasing the scope of work- Adding more work as the process continues only adds time and money, and increases the odds of going over budget.
4. Overlooking Small Errors
As your project progresses, always fix mistakes—even the smallest ones—as soon as you notice them. Even if they just seem like minor issues, they can indicate larger and more expensive problems down the road. It’s better to spend a few minutes now and prevent those issues from popping up later on.
Plus, if it's an error that you've noticed now, before the project is over, it will always stick out to you even after the project is finished. Instead of convincing yourself to learn to live with it, it's always better to just fix it.
5. Rushing Toward the End
You’ve been dreaming about this for months, maybe even years. Finally the day has come to start renovating your home and you can’t wait to get started! But as time passes, it becomes harder and harder to keep up the momentum.
Why does this happen? Well, there are a number of reasons why people lose focus near the end of a renovation project: they may be tired from all that hard work or they might have lost interest in seeing their vision realized once it is nearly complete.
Whatever the reason, if you want your renovation project to be successful then you need to reverse what seems like an inevitable trend - start at a steady pace but slow down when nearing completion so everything comes out perfect! The payoff will be well worth all that extra time and effort!
Final Thoughts
It's not always easy to know what mistakes you're making when renovating your home. That is why we are here for you! Our team of experts have the knowledge and experience necessary to help guide you through this process, so that it doesn't become a costly mistake. Ask us about our free consultation today! We'll be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about how best to start your renovation project.