Is it really necessary to call on professionals to renovate your home? Yes and no.
You can carry out most of the renovation work yourself, although it is still advisable to call for help for the most dangerous work. After all, the renovation of the roof or the electricity requires specific know-how.
How do you best approach this? We will help you get started with these 6 golden rules.
1. Be aware of your skills and inabilities
During renovation, some works do not require much technical knowledge and you can therefore carry them out quite easily yourself. Other works, such as electricity, heating, plumbing, knocking out walls or structural changes to a building, require specific skills and sometimes even a building permit.
Before you start the work, you must therefore be aware of your limitations and know competent people and professionals who can assist you if necessary.
2. Think about planning the works
Certain works must be carried out after other works on which they depend or which they could disrupt. For example, it is better to paint the walls, if possible, before laying the final floor covering.
Taking time to put all renovations into perspective, think about their interrelationships, draw up a step-by-step plan and order your materials in a timely manner will ensure that your project progresses smoothly.
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3. Ask for advice and examples
The experienced do-it-yourselfer who embarks on a major renovation can often fall back on a set of previously acquired skills. The beginner still has to learn everything.
The best learning experience is to lend a helping hand to someone with knowledge. Under supervision, you will gradually learn the tricks of the trade, although it involves trial and error.
Asking advice from professionals is also a way to renovate successfully.
On the internet you will find an abundance of advice of all kinds, often with very explicit tutorials. There are also many discussion groups or communities where people exchange advice and you can ask questions.
Finally, DIY stores certainly also offer courses for beginners.
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4. Provide the right tools and machines
From the screwdriver to the laser level to the miter saw: the right tools are essential to work well and quickly. Investing in good tools is anything but a waste, even if the investment must remain in proportion to the size of the yard.
For a novice do-it-yourselfer, it is not always obvious to know which tool is most suitable for the job. Here too, the advice of a professional or online information can help you find the silver bullet to carry out the work accurately and stress-free.
Electric machines are more powerful than tools and make the job much easier and faster. Nowadays there are many different and simplified machine tools that can be used to perform many tasks. Most run on high-performance batteries.
To avoid making things more difficult, it is sometimes necessary to use reflection and imagination to put together the tools for a particular situation yourself. Adhesive tape, a piece of wood or metal, some glue… can be very useful.
Certain companies rent tools and machines. Just think of mini cranes, sanders, etc. There are also websites online that rent, exchange or offer second-hand equipment.
5. Ensure your safety
Various elements contribute to safety:
- Good lighting is essential to do a good job and also prevents you from getting injured.
- A clean and tidy site not only makes the job easier, but also ensures that you can find your materials and tools more quickly. Moreover, this way you prevent falls, which only improves safety.
- Body protection, such as gloves and safety glasses, is highly recommended when using certain power tools such as a disc grinder.
6. Take photos and archive the works
Thanks to the smartphone, we now always have a camera at hand. Take advantage of it and take photos of the situation before the works, especially before demolition. But also take photos during the different phases. This way it will be easier to rebuild something or to know where pipes or electrical cables run.
To facilitate any future interventions, it is useful to archive all documents, plans and photos related to the renovations carried out.
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