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Rewards of well-planned renovations are many

EACH YEAR, thousands of Ca- nadians wndertake major renova- tion projects designed to transtorm their humbie abodes into dream homes of the future.

The rewards of a well-planned and executed renovation job are many, including personal satisfac- tion, enhanced comfort and in- creased merket value of the home. But the path to these rewards is not without its pitfalls.

Renovation is construction, and that means noise, sawdust and other inconveniences. By planning ahead — and knowing what to ex- pect -—- you can minimize problems and help erisure a smooth job.

Communicating effectively with your contractor may be the single most inyportant factor in maintain- ing a normal home life in the midst of major renovations.

As a first step, ask your contrac- tor to go over the entire job with you. In addition to explaining the work to be performed, the con- tractor should be able to teli you how the project will affect other areas of the home and whether it will have an effect on such factors as plumbing, heating and electrical services.

Question the contractor at length on how the work will affect your daily routine. For example, if the contractor tells you that the water or electrical service will have to be temporarily turned off, find out when so you can plan your ac- tivities accordingly.

Determine at what time the crew will start work in the morning, when they will finish at night, and whether there wiil be any weekend work. If certain times are not con- venient for you, let the contractor know at the outset.

The contractor and crew will likely sequire a key to your house and access to washrooms, the tele- phone and certain services. Make it clear that other areas of the home are off jimits, and that your household belongings are not to be used without your permission.

Dirt and dust are a fact of life in even the most basic of renovation projects. There are, however, ways to minimize these problems. Keep the following tips in mind:

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