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​Plan your Next Home Renovation

Good Planning Results in Successful and Cost-Effective Home Renovations
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A good Contractor will apply this information and have a better understanding of your ultimate requirements and be better able to provide you with drawings and suggestions.  This can eliminate much of the back and forth during the initial design phase, cutting costs and speeding up the process.

 STEP ONE ~  DETERMINE THE GOALS FOR YOUR PROJECT AND SPECIFY WHAT YOUR PRIORITIES ARE. 
MAKE A LIST OF EVERYTHING IN YOUR HOME YOU WANT TO CHANGE
INCLUDE:
  • Repairs, Maintenance, and Remodeling
  • Keep it handy for those "Eureka" moments
  • Note what you want to keep the same
​​DEFINE the "why" of every item on your list, what the renovation will accomplish, and both the positive and negative aspects.
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EXAMPLE:
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WORKSHEET 1 ~ WHERE, WHAT & WHY

STEP TWO ~ FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IN RELATION TO YOUR LIFESTYLE.
Review your “WHERE, WHAT, & WHY” worksheet to determine your priorities
Remember, this list is to record your priorities to give your Contractor a good sense of what you need and the clarification on why you need it.​

Start your "DETERMINATIONS" list with the major motivations for the renovation, the “WHY”, to keep your project focused on what really matters
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Separate your priorities into appropriate categories. 
  • ​MAINTENANCE for Repairs and Efficiency Replacements
  • STRUCTURE for major changes to the layout of your home
  • BUILT IN DÉCOR for the permanent aspects of your home that reflect “Style”, like flooring & cabinets
  • BONUS for miscellaneous ideas that improve the functionality of your space, like lighting and storage versatility
  • KEEP for the aspects of your home you want to keep as they are, like antique bath fixtures or wood trim
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​EXAMPLE:
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WORKSHEET TWO ~ DETERMINATIONS

STEP THREE ~ FIND THE MATERIALS & PRODUCTS YOU WANT INCLUDED IN YOUR RENOVATION

Using the clear goals set out in your previous worksheets “WHERE, WHAT, & WHY” and “DETERMINATIONS”, start exploring options and designs that are popular on your favorite home improvement websites.

Break your Wish List into three distinct parts, again write your Home Renovation Goals at the top to stay focused on what really matters.
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Part One ~ Designs & Layouts
  • General floor plans, interior room layouts, and exterior photos
  • Think kitchen floor plans, bathroom plans, and exterior entrance plans
​Part Two ~ Details & Elements
  • Areas that do it fit into the above category because they represent a part of a design or layout that you want incorporated into the general layout.
  • Think trim, kitchen island style, or home office layouts
​Part Three ~ Specifics & Products
  • Specific items that interest you.  It may be energy efficient appliances, smart home thermostats, or flooring material.  Gather as much information as possible, including manufacturer name, price, and literature. 
  • Think heat pumps, vinyl flooring, or paint colours.
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EXAMPLE:
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WORKSHEET THREE ~ THE WISH LIST

Keep these sheets and the information collected to discuss with your Contractor.  Your Contractor will appreciate the information provided and  you will appreciate the suggestions they can provide based on your lists.
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