If you are ready to start the New Year off with home
improvement ideas in mind, join the club! The winter months are a great
time to plan and even start some of the projects on your list. With
colder weather, you can stay in and do your planning. Many contractors
are slow at this time of year so you can easily get bids and start work.

Use these tips to help with your planning:

Assess your home: Determine the current state of
your home and what ideas you want to implement. Walk through your home
and determine what are must-haves and what are wish items.

Seek out inspiration: From magazines to color swatches from your favorite paint store, gather sources of inspiration ideas.

Know your budget: After the holidays, if money is
tight, plan your project and budget in advance of doing the work so you
will experience less stress regarding the financial side.

Seek out the proper permits: If you are doing a home
improvement project which requires electricity, plumbing, structural or
other trades that may involve permits, research these out in advance.
Using the right professional will help take care of these issues.

Be flexible: Even though you may be super excited to
get it all done right away, most things take longer than you think.
Try to be flexible with your planning and factor in extra buffer time
and money for your own sanity.

Use safety precautions: Every home improvement
project involves a level of safety. Follow instructions on power tools,
and seek out tutorials or advice from tool rental store associates for
help, before you start your project.

Have a good time: Even though there is a serious
side to home improvement, it should also be fun and rewarding. If you
aren’t going to enjoy your hard work and effort, hire a professional and
leave the hard work to them.

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About Pamela O’Brien

With a life-long interest in art and design, Pamela followed her dream when she opened Room Redo in 1999. Through Room Redo — Fast, Fun and Fabulous Home & Office, Pamela works with a wide variety of residential and commercial clients. Her fresh and realistic approach makes an attractive environment and good design available for any budget.

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