Should you take a Renocation?

What is a Renocation, you might ask?  Well, a Renocation is combining a vacation with a renovation, thought we would give a few tips on taking a Renocation.   •             Wouldn’t it be nice to go on vacation and come home to a new Kitchen, Bath or some other home improvement you want? o             You’re not there during messy, noisy, potentially dangerous demolition. o             You skip the chaos of workers going in and out of your house all day, drilling, hammering and creating fumes. o             You don’t have to deal with the inconvenience of not having a working kitchen, having water shut off periodically or entire rooms not being usable. o             Workers can start work earlier and work later in the day, knowing they’re not disturbing homeowners. o             You avoid the urge to micromanage the project and constantly look over the shoulders of contractors. o             Some projects, like a roof replacement, may be so disruptive that it’s best to vacate the house anyway. o             You come home to a finished project, and get the “Wow!” moment of seeing your renovated home for the first time. o             •             Reasons why you might not want to take a Renocation.  Here are some potential downsides to being away while the work is done: •             You’ll come home to a mess, especially if there’s no project manager supervising on your behalf. Your contractor isn’t going to dust, sweep and vacuum for you. •             Workers will make themselves at home in the owner’s absence. Your bathroom will definitely get used and abused.  Leave plenty of toilet paper behind! •             You’re never really “away” from the job site. While out of town, your phone will ring and ping constantly, with calls and messages concerning the work at your house. •             Things can go wrong. Sheetrock went up before a few electrical outlets were in place. They had to add them after the fact and it delayed the completion time. •             You might not get what you asked for. That gorgeous sage green paint you picked out for the guest bathroom might be mis-ordered, and you’ll come home to chartreuse walls! •             Vacations are expensive, and so are renovations. Combining the two may stretch your renovation budget beyond its limits. o             •             Tips for a Renocation. o             Not applicable to all projects, o             Good Contractors love when clients go on Renocation! o             Find a Good Contractor o             Be specific and have a strong plan o             Have the ability to be contacted   Watch us on YouTube (click here) Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our Facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, [email protected].