DIY Home Renos: What You Need To Know
If you like getting your hands dirty and find satisfaction in destroying things then home demolition is right up your alley. However, there are a few things you may want to know so that you are not caught off guard with any surprises along the way.
The first thing we should just get out there is that home renovations are never a pretty site at first. It will be downright gross. From everything to stained hardwood and carpet, to rats and creepy crawlers in the attic, you will definitely want to keep a mask on during this process for health purposes.
Secondly, you want to make sure that you have all the necessary equipment to get the job done. Do some research beforehand and find out what kind of tools you will be needing. This way you don’t run into any problems and end up taking trip after trip to the hardware store. You will for sure want to keep a set of the following tools: A chisel, Shop Vac, hammers and crow bars.
Another important reminder you want to give yourself is to order a garbage disposal bin. This will leave you a lot less hassle knowing that you can throw everything in and have someone haul it away afterwards. It prevents you from creating a big mess outside which would then have to be cleaned up when all is said and done. Do some research and compare companies and the different services they may offer. Some companies will do multiple dumps for you so that you may throw out as much junk as you’d like. You may also want to keep a few organized piles for stuff to be donated, sold or disposed of.
Prepare a plan of attack. Think about what should be done first before other areas can be taken care of. For instance, carpeting will need to be removed before things like shelving and door jambs can be removed. Removing the carpeting and underpadding to expose the flat surface is also a good idea for clean-up afterwards. It is better to clean on a flat bare surface rather than having everything hidden within the old carpeting. You wouldn’t want to be stepping on any nails If this can be easily avoided.
The last piece of advice is to know that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Especially, in instances of wallpaper. It can seem like a total nightmare trying to get it off, but it eventually will happen, with some patience. Nothing is as how it seems. You are not the first, nor will be the last, to be undergoing a DIY home reno. Everything will eventually come into place and always expect there to be a few bumps and hiccups along the way. Always ask for help if needed, whether it is from a professional trade such as a demolition company or just from a buddy that can spare an extra hand. No one said it was going to be easy, but it will be worth it in the end.
