12 Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

This article is about the common home renovation mistakes to avoid. According to HomeStars, around 48% of homeowners are considering renovating their homes. Home renovation can improve energy efficiency, enhance overall aesthetic, for your own satisfaction or to increase the property’s resale value. The 12 mistakes to avoid include not being clear on your vision and goals, not setting a reasonable budget, being unprepared for setbacks, not considering liabilities, going for unvetted contractors, not testing the personality fit of contractors/designers, not asking enough questions, relying too much on trends, disregarding the original architecture of the house, not planning around new appliances or fixtures, getting the decor and furniture too early, and not putting enough emphasis on efficiency.