{"id":1161,"date":"2019-11-20T12:42:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T17:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chameleonjohn.com\/blog\/?p=1161"},"modified":"2019-11-20T12:42:04","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T17:42:04","slug":"renovations-during-the-holidays-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chameleonjohn.com\/blog\/renovations-during-the-holidays-everything-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Renovations During the Holidays: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Jumping into a home renovation during the holiday season is a\ntime consuming and delicate task. As much as you may have tried to avoid the\nextra stress of home improvement this season, sometimes remodeling can\u2019t be put\noff any longer. If you\u2019ve made plans to renovate a section of your home during\nthe holidays, or the process is already underway, use the tips below as your\nguide for all of your seasonal remodeling endeavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, scheduling ahead will never be something\nyou regret. Be sure to\ncreate a clear framework for where your renovations will come into play\nalongside your family gatherings, company holiday parties, and other social\nevents. Have open communication with your contractor by taking the time\nto set up the best workdays well in advance. If there are days you plan on\nrenovating and hosting at the same time, remember to arrange this accordingly.\nScheduling every moving piece ahead of time will allow you to feel less stress,\nand more enjoyment as you renovate this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discuss with Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As home renovations usually affect the entire family, be sure\nto discuss all aspects of your plans with your closest loved ones. Anyone\ntraveling in from out of town should be aware that your home may be under\nconstruction during the duration of their stay. If you have multiple remodeling\nprojects to choose from<\/a>, feel free to get the rest of your\nfamily\u2019s opinions on which renovation should come first. The more a part of the\nprocess your family feels, the smoother the process will be in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assess All Finances<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The holidays are naturally one of the more expensive times of\nthe year, so considering finances during your renovation is a must. Don\u2019t force\nyourself into a renovation project that you know you won\u2019t be able to afford if\nyou\u2019re already weary of the numerous gifts you plan to purchase. If you are set\non beginning the remodel as soon as possible, look for ways to cut down on your\nspending this time of year. Whether this means entertaining less or keeping a stricter\nbudget as you buy presents, saving money during the holidays isn\u2019t as hard as\nit may seem. You can even look into lowering basic monthly expenses by\nassessing whether or not now is a good time to start refinancing\nyour mortgage loan<\/a>. However you map out your finances,\nalways be sure you have the funding you need to renovate before you pull the\ntrigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Entertaining<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether your home is typically the gathering place for family\nand friends or not, chances are you will be entertaining at some point this\nseason. As you start to make renovation plans, always consider how your goals\nwill affect your future guests. Provided you have the time, try and take into\naccount which areas of your home will have the biggest impact on the people you\nmight be entertaining and hosting during the holidays. If you can complete your\ndesired living room expansion just in time for your family holiday party, this\nmight be the route you want to take over a smaller project. If a larger scale\nremodel is not something you can add to your plate, but you still want to\nrevamp something<\/em> in your home, there\nare plenty of small scale\nrenovation projects<\/a> you can tackle that will still be\nmeaningful for your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a Clutter Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that most, if not all, renovations can get quite\ncluttered and messy. The last thing you want is extra clutter around the\nholidays, so make it a priority to pick a space where all your supplies can go\nto keep them organized and out of sight. Whether this is your basement, a\nhallway closet, or your garage, having a designated space for your remodeling\nmess will likely reduce your stress, and ensure your guests aren\u2019t tripping\nover hazardous items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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