Comments on: Tips To Avoid Stress When Remodeling Your Home http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/home-remodeling/tips-to-avoid-stress-when-remodeling/ The #1 way to buy direct for your home. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:33:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Home Remodeling Pro http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/home-remodeling/tips-to-avoid-stress-when-remodeling/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Home Remodeling Pro Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:45:40 +0000 http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/?p=200#comment-46 Hi Laura, Thanks for sharing your helpful ideas! Most homeowners today seem to appreciate good advice. Hi Laura,
Thanks for sharing your helpful ideas! Most homeowners today seem to appreciate good advice.

]]> By: Laura http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/home-remodeling/tips-to-avoid-stress-when-remodeling/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Laura Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:13:27 +0000 http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/?p=200#comment-45 Good tips. We all should keep in mind the familiar refrain, "If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail." So based on my remodeling experiences, I would suggest that homeowners ask themselves questions like these: * What am I trying to accomplish? Am I fixing up the house to sell, or do I just want to create a more pleasant living environment for my family? * Does the house need major repairs that will require permits and a contractor's involvement, or are these projects that I can tackle myself? * Should I stick to a firm budget, or can I use a flexible checkbook to pursue my vision? * Do I want to immerse myself in this and get it all done as quickly as possible, or do I want to take my time and try not to get stressed out? In any case, don't spend impulsively or frivolously! This is a trap I've fallen into, since I'm somewhat impulsive by nature. Write out a plan of some kind. It can be dynamic and changeable, but at least you'll have a basis for assigning priorities and making choices. Above all, seek simplicity, comfort and value! Good tips. We all should keep in mind the familiar refrain, “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” So based on my remodeling experiences, I would suggest that homeowners ask themselves questions like these:

* What am I trying to accomplish? Am I fixing up the house to sell, or do I just want to create a more pleasant living environment for my family?

* Does the house need major repairs that will require permits and a contractor’s involvement, or are these projects that I can tackle myself?

* Should I stick to a firm budget, or can I use a flexible checkbook to pursue my vision?

* Do I want to immerse myself in this and get it all done as quickly as possible, or do I want to take my time and try not to get stressed out?

In any case, don’t spend impulsively or frivolously! This is a trap I’ve fallen into, since I’m somewhat impulsive by nature. Write out a plan of some kind. It can be dynamic and changeable, but at least you’ll have a basis for assigning priorities and making choices.

Above all, seek simplicity, comfort and value!

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