I have no idea where to start, who to call first, things like that. I have no idea. Any help would be great. Also we are in florida if that helps at all.
2006-11-06 05:35:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
And we will not be living there for at least the 2 first months. Basically it was built in 1971 and nothing else was done. The floorplan is AWFUL! Master bath is in the kitchen, no washer and dryer hookup or room, etc.........
2006-11-06 09:29:24 · update #1
Completely remodeled? I hope you got it cheap!
#1 Make a list of the things that "CAN NOT WAIT" and address those issues first.( such as electrical upgrades, plumbing problems, foundation, roof pest controll etc.)
#2 Now list the things "I WOULD LIKE TO DO", like enlarge bedrooms, kitchen & bathroom upgrades, windows, flooring etc.
#3 Take the two lists and see what "can not wait" and " i'd like to do" items are dependant of each other and prioritize those issues.
Keep in mind , bedrooms and livingrooms are usually four walls with electric and windows. Bathrooms and Kitchens have the most expencive components (Plumbing, Electric, Gas, Appliances, counters and cabinets) in your home.
May I suggest that you consentrate on your master bedroom so you can have a comfortable quiet refuge to relax in after every tough day of remodeling, then move on to the most important issues once you have had an independant home inspector evaluate the condition of the house.
Good luck , go slow, enjoy the proscess
2006-11-06 05:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by twostories 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me and my wife started by removing all the carpet and lenolium first. next called an electrician replacing 2 prong wall out lets with 3 prongs every thing now a days are all 3 prong we changed several light fixtures also then came painting and tile work .we chose this order because the last thing we wanted was a butch of people walking all over our new carpet if you are going to use tile use a darker grout we used white scrub scrub scrub good luck on your adveture it realy is fun GWF
2006-11-06 13:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by great white fisherman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the things that the whole house needs first such as electrical, plumbing, etc if that needs done, and then work on it one room at a time. Good Luck and have fun!
2006-11-06 13:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by sundragonjess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in fla. also, st petersburg area.dint know if your new to fl.but each city is different and can be a pain to work with.do you plan to live in the house during construction?also are you going to update the electrical and heat and air? guess i need to know more be for i can give you a really good answer.let me know if i can point ya in the right direction..i do a lot of that type of work in this area.
2006-11-06 13:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by b q 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if there are no walls to be knocked down, i think its wise to start with the kitchen and bathroom after any demolition is done
2006-11-06 13:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by lookingforanswe 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You sit down and start planning it all out.
2006-11-06 13:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋