| With the current struggling housing market, many | | | | efforts to remodel your home, think realistically. |
| potential home-sellers are remodeling their homes | | | | Unless you have been professionally trained to do the |
| either to encourage a sale or to keep. Before you | | | | work, leave the hard labor to the experts. |
| bring out the hammer and nails for a little sprucing up, | | | | Do be conscious of your environment |
| here are a few dos and don'ts regarding remodeling. | | | | Thinking of investing in a pool when you live in |
| Do hire a contractor | | | | Alaska? While the novelty is there, don't overshoot |
| Thumb through the yellow pages and make some | | | | your limitations. Be realistic about what you want to |
| calls. Weigh your options, and see if the contractor | | | | remodel. Think of what will give your house realistic |
| has any professional references they can give you. | | | | market value improvement, or just remodel what |
| Do not be afraid to ask about the quality of work. If | | | | you genuinely believe needs a little fixing up. |
| they have a website, go to it. See if there are any | | | | Don't be too creative |
| testimonials from satisfied clients. If a contractor tries | | | | If you're remodeling your home with the intention to |
| to withhold this information, don't bother with them. | | | | sell it, don't go overboard with improvements that |
| They probably aren't telling you their positive | | | | only appease you as the owner. Thinking of |
| feedback for a reason: they don't have any. | | | | remodeling your bathroom to look like an Amazon |
| Don't do the job yourself | | | | jungle, complete with waterfall? Think about what a |
| One of the biggest misfires people make when it | | | | potential home buyer would say who isn't a fan of |
| comes to remodeling is planning on doing it | | | | warmer climates. One of the biggest mistakes people |
| themselves. Contractors have the skills and training to | | | | make when remodeling for home sale is not taking a |
| complete any remodeling job quickly and efficiently. | | | | buyer's feelings into consideration. You want to use a |
| Remodeling professionals are also more cost efficient | | | | universal outline for home remodeling. While you |
| in that they can provide the tools, labor, and required | | | | shouldn't feel you have to keep things |
| materials at a more reasonable charge. While you | | | | overwhelmingly conservative, don't let your |
| may think that picking up a few how-to books and | | | | improvements deter potential home buyers. |
| making a trip to Home Depot will help you in your | | | | |