Cabinets and built ins are often given a face lift as part of the whole renovation process. The best of intentions can very soon go out the window when the numbers aren’t quite as anticipated. Decisions are made as the renovation is in progress and decisions are then made about what is most important and how the house will be used.
Start With the Highest-Impact Spaces
You may notice the most obvious improvements however to the casual eye the kitchen or bath redo, new flooring or paint may be the most visible. The largest improvements however boil down to how people perceive the changes and the overall resale value.
Separate Must-Haves From Nice-to-Haves
Inspect walls and ceiling for signs of water damage. A seemingly minor stain can end up being a costly repair down the road. Also look for wear on existing carpeting, linoleum, and hardwood flooring, and include the cost to replace them in your offer. Look for torn, rotted or water damaged areas of carpeting and worn areas of linoleum and hardwood flooring. In tile surfaces look for cracked or broken tiles and in linoleum look for torn, rotted or water damaged sections.
Bundle Work Where It Makes Sense
Other considerations would be whether items such as painting and flooring should be undertaken at the same time as the bulk of the remodelling. These types of “select” remodelling elements can often be successfully carried out at the same time as the main project and scheduled as a package which may prove cost and time effective.
Plan Around Property Use
Since your home is a rental or seasonal home, you only have set windows of time in which to have tasks and repairs completed. We encourage you to use the downtime to have repairs and or projects completed. It is in everyone's best interest to complete any work before the activity season starts and we are busy.