Renovating your home can be both exciting and challenging. One might face many challenges and have a lot of work to be completed, but the result is always worth the effort. Renovation can be the need of the hour if you see specific signals that should not be ignored. Delaying it could be costlier in the long term.
In this article, such signals will be brought to light, and if you notice any of these things around your home, it’s high time to get serious about renovating your house real soon.
The floor needs a replacement
Quality flooring can make your home look unique and classy. You can have your floors tiled, wooden, or carpeted, giving them a look which you prefer, but you will have to keep a check on your flooring as individual tiles in your bathroom and kitchen may start detaching, hence, watch out for any signs of lifting. The life span for carpeted floors is mostly around ten years, but it will be shorter if you have indoor pets, thus keep a check and renovate when necessary.
If you plan for a durable and long-term option for flooring, the wooden floors are the go-to choice. But, they are also one of the most expensive options, and the cons of having a wooden floor are that it is subject to rotting over time, but rotting wood planks are fixable without having to replace the flooring completely. So keep an eye out for the signs and act accordingly.
If you start feeling that your home looks too crowded or too empty
Your home may have been your dream place when you moved in, but a lot can change with time. When you have done all the decluttering, but still there’s not enough space in your home, and your home looks too crowded; the remedy could be knocking out any unnecessary walls to create a more expansive and open space to provide space. And for those who have too much space in their home, try filling some of it with pieces of aesthetic furniture or paintings of your choice.
Features of your home are outdated.
When you were small, the things you used had a drastic change compared to the stuff you use now, it’s evident how there’s a development in your choices with the advancement of technology. Similarly, with passing years, it’s natural that the features of your home will start to lose their charm and will need replacing.
Take a chill pill because you might be surprised by the difference a few upgrades can make. But do make sure that your updates are cost-effective and within your budget. Do keep in mind that more modern does not always mean better, it depends on the style of your home.
The paint in your home looks dingy.
One of the most evident factors that show that your home requires a renovation is when your home’s paint starts chipping off. It may be due to external factors like dirt and chemicals, which take a toll on your home’s walls daily. This sign suggests that you should plan to renovate your home by merely painting it. Try painting the most vulnerable sections of your home first, be it bathrooms or the kitchen. Having freshly painted walls can give a refreshing look to your home and make it appear different and upgraded at the same time.
Termites have started to infest your home.
When you start locating the presence of pests and insects, it means that your home has started falling ill and needs immediate treatment. When termites infest your home, you need to remodel the furniture instantly to get rid of them and to avoid it’s spreading.
These are a few of the evident signs which when observed, should be treated immediately. If you notice any such occurrences in your home, then you should consider renovating your home as soon as possible.
About the Author: Shristi Biswas is a final year student at Manipal Institute of Communication.
Nice post.