Should you take a Renocation?

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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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