DOING IT YOURSELF

One of the most rewarding experiences in life, will be the acquisition of your own home or realizing your vision in  home renovations.

Most D I Y blogs focus on small decorative projects, transforming small items and outdoor spaces.

This blogs take a critical look at the issues and formulate a road map in transforming your vision of your home into reality.   

The most common or basic desire is a home. 
Where should you start? 
With a dream.
There are some basic steps in achieving your goal of a dream home or perfect home renovation.

By utilizing the experiences of others, the author developed a road map to accomplishing a dream home or a major renovation project. 

By following the steps below the author will solidify the process which you may already know and fill in the gaps that you don't. 

• Write down a wish list. e.g. A view, A stream or pool
• Do not consider financing at this point.
• Consider all future growth and aspirations. e.g. Family expansion and commute to utilities.

• Identify areas on map that embody your desires

• Visit these areas with camera and checklist. 
• Select the locations that best meets your wish list.
• It is important to consult other stakeholders e.g. wife or husband. 

• Review your selection with consideration to major utilities providers, proximity or commute to schools, hospital and place of employment.

• Research design concepts and real estate websites in formulating your vision. Here are a couple of websites you can start with:

• http://www.thebuildingsource.com/

• http://trinidadrealtor.com

Let me Know what you think about these sites and you can look forward for more information in upcoming posts.