{"id":2031,"date":"2017-03-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/what-to-watch-for-in-home-renovations\/"},"modified":"2017-03-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T00:00:00","slug":"what-to-watch-for-in-home-renovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/what-to-watch-for-in-home-renovations\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Watch for in Home Renovations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Home renovations can help boost the resale value of a property, but they also can expose homeowners to costly repairs or even make them physically sick, if they don\u2019t take some precautions.<\/p>\n

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Read more<\/strong>: Avoid Unapproved Renovation Problems<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Help your renovating clients be on the lookout for some of these dangers that could surface in a home renovation<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Flooding<\/a> and electrical issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Urge do-it-yourselfers to call 811 before they start digging. That is the service line that will inform them where underground utility lines are, such as for water, gas, or electrical lines. This is critical for to avoid, for example, a small water pipe during the renovation, which could lead<\/a> to flooding. Also, if flooding in a home does ever occur and the water submerges appliances or electric tools, turn off the home’s power before wading through the water.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mold.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a home renovation, always consider proper ventilation. \u201cMost bathrooms have so little ventilation that they unintentionally become labs to grow mold and mildew,\u201d says David Schneider, an interior<\/a> designer in Chesterfield, Mo. Kitchen and bathroom remodels need fans that can exhaust all of that moisture-ridden air (many experts recommend one 100 cubic feet per minute fan per appliance).<\/p>\n

Asbestos<\/a> and lead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the home was built prior to 1978, some extra precautions will need to be taken if the home is at risk for lead or asbestos. \u201cInhaling or swallowing even small amounts of lead or asbestos is extremely dangerous,\u201d says Dan Barr, property restoration expert with 1-800 Water Damage<\/a>. \u201cAny time you\u00a0remove walls or ceilings or do major work on floors, you run the risk of encountering both.\u201d Always wear a mask. Also, contact an indoor environmental expert to take samples before knocking down a wall, to be certain.<\/p>\n

High-VOC materials exposure. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Wearing a face mask is smart to help avoid inhaling fumes when painting<\/a>. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemical-emitting\u00a0gases found in several renovation materials, including many paints, carpeting, or upholstering. Many VOCs are also known as carcinogens and can cause headaches and asthma. Low-VOC paint and carpeting are available. Also, keep windows and doors open to help ventilate the home.<\/p>\n

Source: \u201c7 Terrifying Things That Can Happen During Home Renovations,\u201d realtor<\/a>.com\u00ae (March 16, 2017)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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