After one year of living in my new home, I’ve discovered nine renovation issues—please don’t make the same mistakes!
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2021-07-29 15:17
When it comes to home renovation, many people pore over countless guides and tips beforehand, all in the hope of achieving a flawless result. Yet even shortly after moving in, numerous issues tend to surface. As seasoned homeowners know, a house isn’t truly “safe” until at least a year has passed since the renovation—only then can you be reasonably confident that major problems have been avoided.
Sure enough, many people have discovered numerous defects in their newly renovated homes shortly after moving in. Let’s all avoid making the same mistakes!
1. Skip the mosaic tiles for the bathroom feature wall—those tiny, patchwork pieces are not only ridiculously expensive to install but also make it hard to even hang a hook. If you really love mosaics, just pick a small section of the wall and use them there.
2. At first, I thought antique-style tiles looked beautiful, so I spent a lot of money to buy and install them—but they’re really hard to maintain. The tiny raised and recessed patterns easily trap dust and grease, and over time they end up looking grimy.
3. At that time, my neighbor suggested that I buy a stainless steel Laundry cabinet, which is moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant, crack-free, stain-resistant, easy to clean, and free of formaldehyde and odors. However, I was greedy for a small bargain and bought a nameless ordinary wooden cabinet, which has now shown signs of cracking and mold.
I’m so envious of my neighbor’s Laundry cabinet! The picture below shows their BNITM stainless steel Laundry cabinet, which has a wooden appearance but steel quality—stylish, beautiful, and durable.
4. I regret not planning the placement of outlets and switches more carefully—the wardrobe ends up blocking half of the switch, though luckily I can still reach it with a stretch, it’s still pretty annoying. It’s best to map out the exact vertical and horizontal distances between switches, outlets, and furniture ahead of time.
5. At the time, we thought the wallpaper looked nice, so we went ahead and installed it. But here in the south, we have a lot of humid weather, and the wallpaper ended up getting damp and moldy. Replacing it all over again turned out to be a major undertaking.
6. The designer recommended maximizing storage space, since once you move in, all sorts of odds and ends tend to accumulate, and if you don’t put them away, the place quickly looks cluttered. But I didn’t think it was necessary, so I didn’t install too many storage cabinets—and as a result, the clutter just kept piling up.
7. It’s best to put the washing machine on the balcony, which is very convenient for washing and drying, especially for lazy people. You can put a laundry cabinet outside the washing machine for easy hand washing. BNITM stainless steel balcony laundry cabinet integrates laundry and storage, with excellent quality.
8. It is recommended to install 2 or 3 downlights in the sink area of the kitchen ceiling and in the laundry cabinet area of the bathroom ceiling; if there are overhead cabinets in the food preparation area, it is best to install a cabinet sensor light under the overhead cabinets to increase lighting.
9. In the kitchen, carefully plan the placement of outlets for the rice cooker, microwave, refrigerator, range hood, electric kettle, and other appliances. It’s best to use outlets with switches for frequently used appliances like the rice cooker and microwave, so you don’t have to keep unplugging them.
When it comes to such a big renovation project, everyone needs to pay close attention—otherwise you might not notice something’s off until after the work is done, and that could really cause a lot of trouble...
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