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VAMP IT UP
THE HOT and dry weather provides the best time to get on with your home projects. With a can-do attitude and these reminders, you’re on your way to a summer home revamp.
DRAW YOUR IDEAS
Design and planning always come first. Making major renovations to your house begins with an idea of what it would look like when it is finished. So, sketch out these ideas and if you plan to enlist the help of carpenters or masons, your drawings could help these contractors understand what you want to be done.
STUDY YOUR OPTIONS
To avoid pitfalls in working on home improvement projects, you have to do your research. Leaf through magazines or surf the Internet for valuable tips and options that offer stories of successful renovation projects that are identical to the ones you intend to do.
STICK TO A SET BUDGET
Renovations can be daunting and expensive. So it is important to set and stick to a budget that will cover all possible costs and other incidental expenses. Large additional projects and auxiliary building should be done last. This is also to ensure that you don’t deplete energy and resources on projects not related to renovating the house itself.
SECURE BUILDING PERMITS
You need to secure a building permit from the city engineer’s office before you make changes to your home. This permit assures that the renovation project meets local building codes and safety regulations. Don’t forget to check with your village homeowners association for other requirements that might be in place.
HIRE CONTRACTORS
For major repairs and home improvement projects, you’ll need to hire contractors such as architects, carpenters, and masons. Do not begin projects without a written contract that everyone agrees to. Aside from the project cost and completion, the contract should stipulate the work to be done and the materials to be used. Draw up a yes/no list of do-it-yourself projects and projects you want professionals to do.
You may avail of the Home Construction Loan from PSBank through the Thank Goodness It’s Five Days (TGIF) campaign which offers a credit decision on your home loan application in five working days. Log on to www.psbank.com.ph, or call 845-8772.
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