Life keeps you busy, so when it comes time to tackle home renovations or repairs, you need the process to be as easy as possible. Luckily, there are a number of ways to streamline the process and get your projects done without unnecessary frustrations. Keep reading for tips on how to make it all happen.
- Store Your Belongings Onsite
If you are finally completing an unfinished garage or basement, you need someplace to store everything that has accumulated there over the years. Most of those items are likely things you may need easy access to during construction, such as tools, bicycles, and gardening supplies, etc. To make retrieval effortless, rent mobile storage facilities to store your belongings securely.
A mobile storage facility is a perfect solution to your problem. The storage container is dropped off and picked up when it is convenient for you and your schedule. The containers are generally placed directly on your driveway but will usually fit into any place that your vehicle has direct access to, allowing for more possibilities in the storage location. Additionally, they are climate-controlled so you do not have to worry about excessive heat or cold damaging your belongings.
Mobile storage facilities are the best of both worlds. You get to store your possessions when you need to and access them when you want to. All of this is accomplished without leaving your property and driving for miles to retrieve one or two items.
- Fully Vet Your Contractors
Meeting someone who says they do high-quality professional work does not mean they really do. It is imperative that you do your due diligence and thoroughly research your contractor and any tradespersons you intend to work with. Understand what services they are and are not licensed to perform. Once you have vetted your contractor, communicate your requirement that any subcontractors or other workers need to be licensed, as well.
Always expect to receive and ask for important paperwork and licenses in hard copy. Ensure you are on the same page as your contractor regarding your expectations. Putting these agreed-upon expectations on paper is a good step towards making sure you are all working towards the same goal.
Feeling comfortable with a potential contractor will be vital to the successful completion of your project. You need to have a good rapport so you can communicate freely about potentially uncomfortable, frustrating, or complicated issues.
Watch this video for tips on which questions to ask a general contractor before hiring them.
- Attend to Your Pets
Home renovations and repairs can be stressful for everyone involved, but they tend to be the most anxiety-inducing for your beloved pets. Pets of all types, including dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, and the list goes on, are all easily affected by changes in their respective environments.
Pets find the increase in noise from construction equipment upsetting, and they sometimes attempt to escape the home to get away from all of the activity inside. Workers going in and out carrying heavy loads may not even notice your dog or cat make a quick escape. In other scenarios, laborers inadvertently leave yard gates open or ajar. A pet that wants a way out will see the perfect opportunity and run.
It is essential that you know where your pet is at all times throughout the construction process. Adding and consistently using locks on your gates and doors to rooms where your furry or feathered family members will be sequestered will go a long way in keeping them safe and secure. Allowing them to roam could be a recipe for disaster and loss.
Throughout the renovations, give your furry friends a lot of extra attention and love. They need to feel secure and comfortable in their home. If there will be too much activity, consider boarding them at a licensed facility. You can also ask a trusted family member or friend to watch them for a few days or weeks. Do what works best for everyone involved and always set expectations on safety, number and duration of walks, feeding, and anything else that needs to be consistent in their lives.
Whether you are planning on scheduling long-overdue home repairs or a much anticipated new renovation, there are a number of things you need to do to get the job done right. Take your time to ensure you are getting exactly what you want and have easy access to your belongings throughout the process. Take good care of your pets. When everything is completed, you can all sit back and appreciate a job well done.
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