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10 Tips for planning a Home Renovation

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:29:40 GMT

10 Tips for planning a Home Renovation

Ready to renovate?

Whether you're renovating for the first time or you're a seasoned veteran, there are important steps to take if you want to minimize time and cost. Just like any other great endeavor, success is in the planning. Ask anyone, renovating is renowned for running over time and over budget. There's so much you need to know to prevent small mistakes from turning costly. So what is the solution? Here are ten DIY steps to take before renovating your home on a budget.

Assess: Most people skip over this first step and admit their regret afterward. Assessing is important to keep you on time and on budget. The smart DIY renovator asks questions regarding every change they're about to make. Does that wall really need repainting, or could the scuff marks be removed with a deep scrub cleaning. The carpet on the floor needs to be removed but does the carpet on the stairs? What will it look like if the two don't match? Each question you ask yourself should be evaluated to determine how important the task is in the overall renovation you're about to undertake. Take pictures. Lots of pictures. By the end of this article, you'll learn why.

Research: Assessing is about what is necessary and what is not. Now factor in some good old fashioned research to discover what specific areas can help you achieve your goals. If you're looking to raise the value of your home, make certain you're aware of all the current trends. For instance, bathrooms can simply be functional or designed for comfort, modern style, sophistication, etc. An upgrade to a simple shower head can achieve a more, spa-like atmosphere, and indeed, upgrades to shower heads are cited to increase home value by more than 2% on average. How many more upgrades of a similar nature can you stack on top of that? Dog house in the backyard? That's easy. Detached meditation room. Yep, just need to convert that shed. Research what is trendy and assess if it deserves attention on your renovation list.

Assets: Assets aren't just what you have lying around that might make for creative building materials. Listing all potential assets can be useful to your overall renovation plan. If your walls definitely need painting, does your local hardware store sell discounted return paint? If you absolutely need a specific color, does your cousin, who works there, get a discount? Does this cousin know if there's sell off items like damaged drywall, or ends of the roll on carpet or vinyl. Are any of these in the sizes you need? A cousin isn't actually required to find out. Ask any sales associate at a big box store and they will show you where the bargain bins are. Obtaining assets for a renovation utilizes time, or existing assets, in place of spending money. It can mean asking around, checking for bargains routinely, or being creative in ways you never considered before. Be sure to utilize the magazine section in big box stores on ways to be creative, and assess your assets to develop a full, comprehensive renovation plan.

Plan: Prep work is done. Now it's time to implement the plan. Planning is as much about what you're going to do, as scheduling when and how you're going to do it. Ever heard the phrase painting yourself into a corner? Don't do that. Figure out a plan that will avoid embarrassing missteps and work it into your building schedule. How important are buildings items you don't currently have in your possession? Is a lack of product possible? At the onset of Covid, buildings materials of all kinds (especially fencing) skyrocketed in price or became completely unavailable. How important are specific items to your overall plan? Make a schedule for when these items need to be obtained.

Problem Solve Before Problems Happen : Like a foreman on a job site, ask yourself what can go wrong? This step is as much about safety as it is about saving money. This step stretches from: how to prevent your toddler or a pet from entering your work space and toppling over a can of paint, to how close are those hydro lines when I get up on the roof to replace those shingles. Take a long hard breath, and question what can go wrong. Now implement steps to prevent problems before they happen.

Budget : You've assessed what needs to be done to achieve your goal. You've accumulated all your assets. You have a schedule in place to purchase the things you still need to obtain. Now budget to make certain all of your lofty plans are economically viable. Don't get discouraged. Everything in renovation is time, money or terms. So even if your budget isn't big enough to accommodate everything you'd like to do now, consider planning your renovation "in stages". Why? With more time, you can procure additional assets. With more research you can come up with new, creative ideas. Then, once your coffers replenish, you can implement a new plan to achieve stage two. So while making your budget continue to re-assess. Maybe the upstairs bathroom can use a simple coat of paint and get renovated next time while you focus on aesthetics in areas of the house that get more use. Budget according to your assessment, assets, research and plan.

Minor Improvements: Paint is one of the best minor improvements that punches above its weight in terms of dramatic effect. But the opposite can also be true. Removing paint from wood is time consuming, but sometimes, the end effect is worth it. Paint becomes old and faded over time, but wood is easily sanded. It may not have been part of your original plan, but as you continue to renovate, be open to changing the plan as long as you implement all the necessary steps. If you lift up the carpet and there's hard wood floors, is it worth it to sand them? Will that save you on carpet? How will that change the aesthetic of the room? Re-asses, research, plan.

The Tear Down: The fun part of renovating. Grab your sledge hammer. Now the plan is in full swing. Keep sharp. Always look for surprises. Good and bad. Maybe the plumbing in the wall that you thought needed replacing is actually pretty new. Someone must have renovated before you. Your plan was to update all plumbing in the house but suddenly the need to tear out the drywall doesn't exist. Is it possible to patch the hole in the wall that you just made? Actually, it is. Reassess. Research how to patch the hole. Now do a cost analysis of continuing to rip out the drywall against the time it will take to patch. This is what DIY renovating is all about. A contractor won't save you money like this.

Rebuild: As you rebuild, your plan starts to take shape. From the time you started until this moment, prices changed and new assets have emerged. You now can afford flagstone for the patio, because the price has dropped, but need to choose spruce instead of cedar for the backyard fencing because cedar has skyrocketed. A renovation is never set in stone and should be allowed to evolve. As you rebuild, ask yourself how changes to your initial plan might be a good thing. Maybe flagstone will have a much more pronounced effect since you can always stain spruce to look similar to cedar. Assess. Research. Amend the plan.

Finish: You've done it! You're DIY renovation is complete. Your creativity has been satisfied. Now for some last minute finishing touches. Add mirrors to any room to make it seem bigger. Add accents like designer pillows to the couches. Research additional ideas that can give your living space an extra added touch. Each addition increases the overall improvement you've made to your living space. Now pat yourself on the back, grab a drink, sit back and bask in the accomplishment. Hopefully, if you employed these steps, your experience was an enjoyable one. You might even find that you don't stay relaxed for long, as your mind slowly churns planning your next DIY renovation .

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOM VACATION HOME?

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:54:21 GMT

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOM VACATION HOME?

Summer is just around the corner. Everyone knows you are ready for a vacation, but what about a vacation home of your own? It's the time of year when most people dream about their vacations and plan for them in advance.

What if you could design your future vacation spot today? What if you could have a vacation home to come back to, no matter where life takes you next? What if you never had to book in advance because it is yours and it is always available?

A custom-built vacation home or second home is just the thing that can make all this possible! WHEN IS IT TIME TO BUILD A CUSTOM VACATION HOME? If you are looking for a home that is distinctly yours, one-of-a-kind, and customized to your desires, then it might be time to look into building a custom vacation home. In today’s world of fast fashion and quick trends, we often feel the need to keep up with what everyone else is doing.

However, there is something so much more satisfying about creating a space that reflects your personality and preferences than trying to fit in with the crowd. Many people make the mistake of thinking they have to spend an excessive amount on their new custom vacation home. This isn't always true! Edena Group has worked with many families to help them create a vacation home that perfectly fits their dreams.

Our promise of is to work with you to give you precisely what you need. Here’s our top ten checklist of some key indicators you may be ready to build that custom vacation home: -You have a large family that you want to spend more time with, and it gives you something to look forward to during those school breaks! -Your children may be starting college soon, and you want a gathering place to have great family vacations for kids, and grandkids, for years to come! Build memories that last forever.

-You are approaching retirement and would love to have a place to get to routinely for some rest and relaxation.

-You would like an escape from the everyday grind of life and don't want to fuss with the details on where you should go.

-You have a family that loves to spend time and vacation together.

-You want to spend time with your loved ones in an environment where they can enjoy themselves without the distractions of home life.

-You are looking for an investment opportunity that will provide a good return on investment while also providing some flexibility.

-Your rundown, old vacation home is deteriorating. You could tear the house down and build something custom to meet your needs.

-You want a better quality of life, closer to nature, getting away from the hustle and bustle of city living. -You have found a location your whole family loves and want to spend more time there.

Do any of these sound attractive to you? It would be worth a conversation with one of our expert Edena Group builders to determine if this is a great next step.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING YOUR OWN VACATION HOME? In addition to the quality-of-life benefits as mentioned above, owning a vacation home may have numerous financial benefits as well.

-There are tax benefits for homeowners that they don't receive from renting. These tax breaks are only available if you use your property as a second home or investment and not to live in it full-time.

-Investing upfront costs into an investment property with potential future returns instead of paying rent on what some people consider "dead money." This is especially helpful when starting fresh after graduating from college without any savings of their own.

If only all of life could be a vacation! Unfortunately, that is not the reality for most of us, and eventually, we have to get back to "real life" and attend to our work and school obligations.

So when you leave your vacation home after a week or two of relaxation, what do you do with it until the next vacation? You could always let it sit empty or you could use that vacant space to your benefit. What if your home could work for you? What are some of these possibilities?

Many retirees find they can't afford two homes. Instead, they keep one primary residence close by where the family lives but still own other properties, which generate rental streams when those residences aren’t being used personally. Think “rental portfolio." Many savy vacation homeowners have found a way to make this second home a vehicle for income generation.

One way is to rent the property out on a short-term basis through websites like AirBnB, HomeAway, or VRBO. Though initially, it could seem like a lot of work, many people have found that eventually, they have created a team of people who can help maintain the home and keep new visitors generating income.

At the same time, you go about your everyday life. They find they can make more in a week than it costs to spend the same amount of time at their primary residence. Another option may be that you take in long-term renters who live at your home full time while paying monthly for their stay. These could be people who are retired or trying to live in a new area of the country.

Occasionally people go through a transition and need to stay in a home temporarily. Your mortgage payments and maintenance costs might be covered by what you receive from them in the short term. A vacation home can be an investment for your family, allowing you to plan vacations year-round.

There is a real opportunity to have this home pay for itself, generate income, double as a second home, and let you build equity that will last for years to come. CHOOSE A LOCATION YOU LOVE. When choosing a place for your vacation home, it's important to pick a spot you'll love. Choosing a location is an important decision for any custom homeowner, but you have some freedom when talking about vacation homes.

What is the location your family loves? Why would you choose to build your next investment property in one place over another? Here are just a couple of factors that go into the final destination. -When the weather is cold and you want to get some sunshine for your vacation, the location must be considered. -Will this location serve as only living space during certain seasons (think winter months) versus serving dual purposes all year round? -If your family loves to water ski, building that vacation home right on the lake can ensure long days spent out on the water.

-You want your dream vacation home close enough for day trips but far enough away from work and other distractions. Imagine taking your family and friends on vacation, where the memory of that vacation often feels like coming home. Your break is a "home away from home." It can be challenging to find the perfect spot to build your dream house because we all have different needs, but it will feel like heaven on earth when you find that place.

WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER FOR YOUR PROJECT?

Are you ready to build a custom vacation home? You are never too old, or too young, to have your dream house. Edena Group has been building custom homes throughout the Southern Ontario for over 10 years.

We have worked with satisfied families to build the custom home of their dreams, taking their needs and likes into consideration as we create their perfect getaway.

We specialize in providing beautiful living spaces so you can enjoy all of the comforts of home while on vacation. We have the experience to take on projects of any size. Whether you’ve been sitting on that empty lot for a while, or need us to demolish your entire house and rebuild it from scratch - we can do it! From the beautiful cabin-style log homes to luxury estate homes, there is sure to be something that fits your needs and lifestyle!

Our team of expert builders has many years of experience and comprises people who love what they do. We know how important it is for customers to feel comfortable during this process. We help you every step of designing and building your custom vacation home so that it is ready for living or entertaining from day one.

Home Exterior Remodeling and Thorough Planning

zacknilser@gmail.com (Zack Nilser) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:37:21 GMT

Home Exterior Remodeling and Thorough Planning

EXTERIOR HOME UPGRADE IDEAS.

The exterior of your home is the first place that your visitors will see. It's a place where you want it to stand out, so you can invite them in. It's an area where you want people to feel like they live in their own home, not another residence.

What advantages can you get from upgrading the exterior of your home?

- it brings people into your home. In turn, they will be more likely to spend time there and contribute to its maintenance - especially when compared with other residences in the neighborhood.

- exterior upgrades make you appear presentable to potential customers. This means people will be more likely to buy or rent from you because they know that they have a beautiful residence right outside their door.

- it pays for itself sooner or later! It's always better to do something up front than go through the motions later on - but if someone has already been looking at your property before making a purchase or renting from you, then there's no reason for them not to do so again if it feels like a good investment.

You can upgrade the exterior of your home using these ideas.

Re-siding

If you're tired of the look of your home, you may want to re-side the exterior. There are some drawbacks to this project, but there are also plenty of upsides. When you re-side your home, the look will be renewed and all problems with water, insects, and other weather conditions will disappear. The siding that is installed on an exterior wall enhances the appearance of your home by adding color or texture.

Backyard Sheds

Sheds are a great way to spend time outdoors while still having space for your tools. This is because sheds can be used as the perfect workshop where you can fix things, do projects, or work on DIY projects that would not be feasible in your house. Sheds also provide an extra storage space where you can store seasonal items like snowblowers and gardening supplies.

Fencing.

Fences are a great way to increase the security of your property. You can keep your pets in, keep people out, and give your home an elegant look at the same time. Many different styles are available, including traditional wood, picket, ornate iron, vinyl, chain link, and fiberglass.

How do you decide which exterior upgrade ideas are best for your house? Which ones should you be considering? And which ones should you shun? What makes a good exterior upgrade idea?With all the factors that come into play when deciding on an exterior upgrade idea for your house, here is a list of some of the common questions:

: Does this idea make sense? Do I need to consider this as part of my overall remodeling project?

: Will this do anything for my pocketbook? Will this make me feel better financially during my remodel project?

: How long will it take to complete this project, and how much will it cost me to complete it? Will I be able to afford to do this myself if I decide to do it myself?

: What other upgrades would I like to see inside my home?

: Should I hire a professional interior designer or just do a quick DIY job on my own if I'm not very skilled in construction work?

10 Essential Home Remodeling Questions

zacknilser@gmail.com (Zack Nilser) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:31:09 GMT

10 Essential Home Remodeling Questions

Remodeling any kind of residential property is a big deal. It involves keeping track of so many details. If you want your upcoming home renovation project to go off without a hitch, it can be wise to prepare thoroughly.

What Is Your Aim?

If you're unaware of your goals, then your project may feel aimless. Clearly define your aims. Perhaps you want to boost your curb appeal. Maybe you want to secure additional space for your growing family.

Are You Planning on Remaining in This Home for Long?

People frequently renovate their homes out of the desire to sell. If that's what you plan to do, then you should tailor your project to that. If you plan on remaining in your home for years, you should zero in on your individual wishes. Zero in on your family and their needs, too.

How Have People With Other Homes Tackled This Type of Remodeling?

Think about people who have remodeled homes that were like yours in size, style and beyond. Ask yourself what they've achieved. Ask yourself what they've had to overcome in the restrictions department. Assessing other remodeling projects may help you dodge mistakes.

When Will I Be Ready to Start?

It's crucial to come up with a timeframe for any remodeling project. After you figure out your specific renovation plans, it can help you significantly to determine when exactly you can commence.

Is Wall Removal Possible?

People often gravitate to the idea of wall removal for kitchen revamping purposes. It can be hard to top a kitchen that's spacious and airy, after all. If you're serious about expanding your kitchen, then you may want to consider wall removal. Note, though, that wall removal isn't realistic for all kinds of homes.

What Is in the Back of Those Walls?

Contemplate what you may encounter in the back of your kitchen walls as well. There may be numerous utility risers that can restrict your wall removal abilities.

How Much Money Do You Have to Spare on Remodeling?

Budget is a major aspect of any residential remodeling project. It affects practically everything you do. After you define your primary budget, it may help to factor in "extra" for possible setbacks. Doing so can give you a degree of serenity in the event of random issues.

Are You a Parent?

Parents have to consider their little ones during home renovation projects. Maybe you have a small child who wants a pool. You may have kids who don't want to share bedrooms.

What About Wellness?

Think about health. You may have kids with allergies. You may simply want to strengthen indoor air circulation for your family members. This may influence your remodeling decisions.

Where Will You Be During Remodeling?

It isn't uncommon for people to temporarily leave their homes during remodeling missions. If you wish to remain at home, then you have to plan around your renovation. If your project is particularly extensive, remaining at home may not be realistic.

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10 Tips for planning a Home Renovation

10 Tips for planning a Home Renovation

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOM VACATION HOME?

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOM VACATION HOME? ﻿

Home Exterior Remodeling and Thorough Planning

Home Exterior Remodeling and Thorough Planning

10 Essential Home Remodeling Questions

10 Essential Home Remodeling Questions

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOM VACATION HOME?