DIY Failures and how to avoid them

DIY Failures and how to avoid them

The past 3 months have been difficult, but we’ve made it through. You have probably learned and accomplished things you never expected you had to do: learn common core math, become a zoom pro, give haircuts to the whole family. While we were doing all this, we have been cooped up at home, looking at the things we wished we had already changed in our home before it all began. A finished study room for the kids would have been nice!

With all these accomplishments, you might be thinking about trying your hand at some DIY home improvements. You may have watched and re-watched a video on “how to paint your kitchen cabinets or replace a sink in the bathroom”. So, you think you should at least try, how hard can it be, right?

We hope before you go too far, you give us a call. Your bad DIY haircut will grow back, but a broken pipe won’t fix itself. Home improvement projects that look small enough to do it yourself often have hidden challenges that you don’t always anticipate. You pull out that kitchen tile and find out the sub floor is uneven, you get he bathroom sink halfway out but can’t loosen that last hose connection to finish removing it, so the faucet is left there dangling. One of the main reasons for “DIY” regret is that the project took longer than expected. Also, many projects are physically or technically harder than homeowners thought they would be.

You don’t need to spend your valuable time researching ho to do a project, then spending money on tools and supplies you will need for it, only to find out you can not finish the project. Yo really don’t have to spend your weekends refinishing hardwood floors, right? What ever project you are planing, we have probably done it many times before with beautiful results.

We can save you money by doing your hoe improvemnet project right the first time.

Give us a try!

Custom kitchen cabinets

Custom kitchen cabinets

Getting started with a kitchen remodel is not always easy. There are so many things to think about and questions to answer such as how to save counter space if you already have a small kitchen and can’t or don’t want to expand the kitchen? Where should appliances be placed? What light fixtures work best for my space? Designing a kitchen should not be another stress factor in an already busy life. In order to get the design for the kitchen just right, visuals can be a great way to get cabinet layout, lighting and countertops all work together to create the prefect space.

Visualizing a kitchen or any other space before starting the actual remodel can help you save money, time and space. In a small kitchen for example, custom cabinets to house a microwave can save counter space and help make a kitchen look decluttered and open. Creating a custom cabinet around a refrigerator can make a kitchen look finished and well thought out.


Unexpected Expenses

You may think you know what your remodeling project will cost but quite often unexpected expenses will arise. It is always recommended to estimate 20 to 30 percent over your estimated remodeling cost. This way you are covered no matter what happens.

A couple of the costs that can catch you off guard during a project are offsite storage for all of your household items or furniture you’ll need to move while work is being done in that area. Utility bills may also rise due to the power needed to operate table saws, nail guns, batteries, and other tools as such. When walls are torn down there is the possibility of finding unexpected surprises such as insect infestations, mold, or asbestos.

Being prepared for these types of costs will save you the headaches during the project and make it run smoother.

 

 

Upgrade Your Doors

Do you want to remodel but don’t want to spend a fortune doing it?
Well, you can give your home a beautiful new look by changing the style of doors. This can be done by complementing the doors with new baseboard, casing, and crown molding.
Give us a call today for a free estimate.