06/02/2017
Top 25 Biggest Renovating Mistakes
From ignoring prep work and safety to setting unrealistic budgets, find out how to avoid these mistakes and more when renovating.
One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to home renovation (is that) they try to be cheap when they buy materials. The bottom line is, you're going to get what you pay for.
If you're going to do it, do it. If you can't afford to do it, wait.
I can't emphasize enough how an inch or even sometimes a half an inch can make a difference. And if your dimensions are off and it's not equal and symmetrical, you're not going to get the full impact and effect that you want. If you're not sure about how to measure or you can't follow the directions, don't hesitate at all to call somebody. Ask them to come over and take the measurement for you.
Skipping the Prep Work
Do it the right way, right away,"You shouldn't avoid your prep work. You want to take the time to do it right and right from the beginning."
It's a horrible, tedious process, and nobody likes it, but it saves so much time later on down the way. And that's what you're trying to do: save yourself money and time.
Gutting Everything
Make sure you have a well-set plan before you start your renovations, because you don't want to go in there and just clear everything out, when you might be able to work around some areas.
I see this time and time again where people just start, and they think they're going to pull a piece of wallpaper off, and by the time the process is over, they've completely gotten themselves into a deep, dark hole that's very difficult to get out of.
Excessive Use of Duct Tape
Save the duct tape for decorative purposes only.
People use duct tape because it's cheap and it's quick and it's easy, but it's definitely a temporary solution. Don't leave it up for more than a couple hours, ever.
Using the Wrong Tools
There are really three problems with using the wrong tool: You can wreck the tool, you can wreck the project you're working on and you can wreck yourself.
