Thoughts & Beyond

If you are outgrowing your home – because of children, pets or personal belongings and are considering a move into a larger space, it might be a good idea to instead consider adding square footage onto your current home with a home renovation. The idea of strangers coming in and out of your home and living with the constant noise of new construction may seem more tedious than a slow-moving online casino game – but in reality is extremely doable if you have the right mindset. If you have the lot space to expand your current home, most times, building an addition only costs a mere fraction of the time, money and energy it takes to sell your current home (especially in our current down home market), find, buy and decorate a new one. Often, you will be able to achieve the same open space you’re looking for, as long as you have some background information. First, it is crucial to do your homework when considering a home renovation. Online resources are pivotal to finding a trustworthy and talented general contractor. If you can find great recommendations for a certain company, it is worth looking into rather than walking into a project blindly. Even better, if you have a friend or neighbor who has recently added onto their home and been happy with the work, ask them for the contact information of their contractor. Word of mouth recommendations are often the best route to find a great company.

Secondly, it is important to know what you want in terms of design and home aesthetics. Too often, indecisive homeowners leave their personal space in the hands of contractors and project managers who will simply use the trendiest or most-requested colors and materials. If you are not clear about your personal tastes and desires, you might end up with granite countertops even though you had tile ones in mind. Do your homework, and be hands-on in your renovation, and you will be thrilled you decided to stay put instead of move!

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