Home Renovation Checklist
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1.
Finances
Review your current financial situation to be sure you can afford renovations.
Start saving
Set aside a certain amount each month for your renovations.
Set a budget.
Reduce or eliminate outstanding debt
Consider rolling your debt into a loan for the renovations.
Meet with a financial advisor to discuss your options.
Check your home insurance policy for information about renovating.
2.
Construction
Brainstorm, make plans and blueprints.
Be sure that you are compliant with local planning and building laws.
Get a planning permit, if necessary.
Arrange for several required inspections throughout the renovation process.
Find tradesman you can trust and are comfortable with
Research your service providers before signing contracts.
Read all documents and contracts carefully before signing
Keep all papers in a secure location.
Read architecture and design magazines and websites to gain inspiration.
Visit a few home shows to get ideas for style, design, floor plans, etc.
Be environmentally responsible and energy efficient.
Make renovations green!
Create a timetable for when tasks need to be completed.
Find an architect.
Find a carpenter
Find an electrician.
Find a plumber.
Find a painter.
If you will makeover the exterior of your house, enlist the help of a landscaping company or gardener.
Get material to protect walls, floors and furniture during renovation process.
Once renovations are complete, do a final walk through with your tradesman for careful inspection.
Hire a professional cleaning company after renovations are complete.
Find an interior decorator.
Be flexible and understanding if things dont go according to plan, but also firm in your objectives, budget and timelines.
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Presented by:
Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Home Renovation Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Home Renovation essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Home Renovation structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Home Renovation Checklist
- Save Home Renovation Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Home Renovation (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.