The experts at Hippo home insurance share the all-too-common renovation errors homeowners make.
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Home renovations are a big undertaking.
you could start by learning from the mistakes people have made before you.
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The experts at home insurance company Hippo share a list of the most expensive home renovation mistakes.
check that you also understand the difference between maintenance, repairs, and renovations.
Not properly disposing of debris
Many materials used in home renovations require specialized disposal methods.
So be sure to do your research and make a plan for disposing of your project materials.
“Break down the project into smaller tasks,” Klosterman recommends.
“Identify which tasks it’s possible for you to confidently handle and which require specialized skills.”
Underestimating the time it’ll take to complete a project can lead to added costs and frustrations.
verify to build flexibility into your schedule and prepare for setbacks, Klosterman says.
Rushing the measurement process can lead to frustrating financial losses that can set your whole project back.
So always take your time and double check your measurements before making anything official.
So, don’t take a stab at do too much too fast.
