2023 is in full swing and while some new year resolutions are still being upheld, others may have fallen by the wayside. We’ve put together 5 renovation resolutions to stick to when you’re fixing up your home.
#1 Find inspiration
Before you start renovating, have a clear picture in your mind of what you want so that you can communicate clearly with your contractors to get the best results.
#2 Stick to your budget
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#3 Hire a professional
Finding the right contractor is tough! Pros listed on Kandua have been background checked and come with excellent reviews so you can be sure that we’ve got the right pro for the job.
#4 Choose the right materials
The materials used can make or break your renovation and the bank. Make sure you choose the best quality to suit your budget. The pro you hire will also be able to help you choose the right materials for the job.
#5 Make up your mind
Home renovations come with a lot of choices and decisions to be made. The more you change your mind the more expensive the job will become. Try your best to avoid indecision from the get-go.
Suzette Meyer is the lead author and content creator for Kandua.com, South Africa’s #1 marketplace for home services. She researches and writes the Kandua Advice articles, Cost Guides, and the Kandua Email Newsletter, drawing on the expertise of Kandua’s base of over 40 000 pros across more than 100 services, and the data gathered from the 100 000+ home service projects facilitated through the platform.
Home improvement can be daunting, and it is often difficult to find out if you are paying a fair price for your products and services. Suzette has made it her mission to help homeowners with advice on all aspects of home repair, maintenance and improvement, including how to choose the right handyman and how to make smart upgrades that improve your resale value or save costs.
