Home Remodeling

Homeownership is rewarding and taxing (literally) at the same time. Over time, the once-perfect home no longer fits your needs. Home remodeling is a fantastic option for staying where you love while transforming areas that need a little updating; A & L Homes Construction is here to help you fall in love with your home all over again.

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Reasons to Remodel Your Home

Most home projects, like cleaning the garage or painting your spare bedroom, get put off because we're "too busy" to tackle them. When it comes to home remodeling, you can only imagine the reasons it gets sidelined. The truth is that there is never a perfect time to remodel your home. Here are four reasons you should bite the bullet and start your remodeling project:

Your home should make you happy. Perhaps remodeling the kitchen was on your "someday" list when you purchased your home. Make "someday" today so you can enjoy your house.
Renovations increase the value of your home. Even if selling is off your radar for the near future, improving your home's appraisal value is always better before it goes on the market.
It's fun! Yes, we said, "fun!". Home remodeling can be stressful, but it can also be fun for your family. Getting your spouse and kids to help with the planning can be a great bonding experience.
Remodeling your home is good for aesthetics and the environment. Is your outdated kitchen or laundry room a daily reminder of why you need to contact A & L Homes Construction? Replacing your current appliances with the most recent models ensures you have the most energy-efficient product, and new appliances are always more appealing to the eye.

Tips for Planning Home Remodeling

Planning is the best thing you can do before allowing a home remodeler to begin. We have some tips to help you plan for a successful remodeling project of any size.

Have an end goal. Always walk carefully into home remodeling. It can be simple, but you want an overall idea to share your vision with the remodeling contractors properly. Knowing what your budget is will also be helpful during the planning process. Don't forget to add "just in case" wiggle room to your budget. Your family can use this to cover the cost of a hotel or asbestos removal if it's discovered.
Keep your home's routine in mind to keep your household running as smoothly as possible. This includes checking ahead on your calendar to make sure your renovation doesn't happen at the same time as a wedding or other significant date.
An essential part of planning is to know how your family will handle the loss of power or water during the remodeling process. If your primary bathroom is on the renovation list, check with friends or family to see if you can use their shower while yours is out of commission. If you're embarking on a multi-room home remodeling journey, start with the bathroom and then the kitchen. You can live without a family room or bedroom for a few days, but bathrooms and kitchens are necessary, so get those rooms out of the way first.

Home Remodeling Expectations

While it's essential to expect the unexpected during a renovation, knowing what elements you should anticipate is crucial.

Noise and dust - Whether it's a sander or a hammer, home remodels are noisy. Cutting through wood and sheetrock also makes for a lot of dust. Being prepared for the amount of dust will help you plan how to handle it.
Delays - Life happens. People get the flu, packages can be lost in the mail, and machines break down. Don't let these obstacles get in the way of enjoying the renovation process.
Decisions - So many decisions. From the big stuff, like choosing a room, to the little things, like outlet covers, you will be making a lot of decisions. Decision fatigue is real.
A celebration - At some point, your home remodeling adventure will be complete, and you'll be ready to show it off to your friends and family.

Home Remodeling Near Hayden, ID

When it comes to your custom home remodeling project, leave the heavy lifting to A & L Homes Construction. We've been serving the area since 2003 and have more than three decades of construction experience under our belt. You can rely on us to provide quality results that consistently meet and exceed code requirements. Visit us at 11359 N Government Way in Hayden, ID. We're happy to serve the greater Hayden, Idaho areas, including Kootenai County, ID, and Spokane County, WA.