If you’ve recently started work on a ‘do-er up-er’ you are probably feeling like the renovation work will never be over. There is always a lot to be done, and more often than not additional jobs surface once you get started that are impossible to anticipate – areas of rot for example or perhaps unsafe wiring. It can all get very frustrating.
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The most important thing to remember is to get the work done in a sensible order. There is no point decorating the hall, landing and stairs with delicate wallpaper and then moving all your heavy furniture into the upstairs rooms – damage would be inevitable. Similarly, the jobs which create the most dust and mess should also be tackled ahead of fitting carpets and soft furnishings. Read the rest of this entry »
