How to Ace Your DIY Home Renovation

​Owning a  home is included in nearly every person’s checklist. It can be a life-long dream or a gift for someone else. A lot of homeowners have made it their passion, to build a home with their personal touch, some even chose to start from scratch. There are also homeowners who buy houses then take it to themselves to do the renovating. It’s a lot more practical, but you need to be very careful to avoid damaging the house. Here are some tips on how you can Ace your DIY Home Renovation:

Stay Alert on Video Tutorials
Sure, video tutorials are not only cheap but can easily be found on the internet. Although this is true, homeowners tend to rely too much on these videos. If you are installing a kitchen sink, you can see that the hot water is always on the left and the cold is always on the right. A homeowner might tend to get confused once they are under the sink on their backs since it will look different from that angle.  

Assuming Home Projects are Easy
In certain cases like repainting your own basement, a homeowner should have enough research. In some scenarios with molds, it is said that most molds happen when water and cellulite mix. Most of the time there are damp basements that have been covered up with new paint that ends up getting mold.

Know Where to Vent
There are homeowners that chose to put their vents in their attics or their garage. This always cause wood to rot and form molds. Make sure that the air will be vented outside, not inside. 

Make sure everything is documented
As a DIY Homeowner renovator, one should keep everything documented. Most renovator keeps photographs of their before and after renovations. This also includes receipts, and lists of materials they have used during the renovation. Not only it will help you track your progress, but this will also be very helpful when you plan on reselling your home. Bragging rights are included.  

Renovating your own home is not an easy job, but it is a job well paid when you know you did a good job. Do not forget though, to make sure that your dream home is protected, getting insurance should also be your number one priority. Natural causes can harm your home and getting insurance will allow you to make that home a better one again. 

At Robert Nichols Insurance Group, we do our best in making sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (561) 406-6153 or Click Here to request a free quote.