My Guide to Home Improvements

Home Improvements - What You Need To Know

If you are considering doing some home improvements, i recommend taking one step at a time. Don't rush in there all guns blazing, only to realise you don't have a large enough budget or you've come unstuck with your ideas.

A friend of mine once said "improving your home may not necessarily improve your life" and i think this is important to remember. Some people think that by doing a vast amount of home improvements, they will be happier with the end result, yet one should never rule out the subsequent stresses and strains home improvements can incur. Problems with workmen and costly unexpected necessities can all make the experience of improving your home a rather undesired one!

Surprisingly, many people still go ahead with the arduous task of undertaking radical home improvements, as confirmed by Yell.com this year. UK adults can spend around one year of their lives just doing home improvements. Interestingly, from this figure, 29% of people have admitted to undertaking a job that they simply are not equipped to do and therefore cannot complete it.
(Source: http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2008-determineddiyersadisasterwaitingtohappen)

Then you can opt for the contractor route; the costly alternative. If you've ever seen Homes From Hell or suchlike, you will no doubt recall the problems innocent homeowners face with bad workmen doing 'shabby' jobs. To avoid this, try using a workman recommended by a friend, or simply one you have heard is good by word of mouth.

My 3 top tips for home improvements:

1) Plan

2) Budget

3) Only do what is necessary!

Happy home improving!

For more Home Improvements, please take a look at my other blogs about Home Furnishings and Home Construction.