While this seems like a diversion from the usual, its been a very senisitive cause in my writing mind. Having realised the lot i get to share from the misdemaeanours of a badly built or dilapitated building.
This, i found out occurs less with private home owner clients of mine. Badly built homes, extremely managed budget for accessories, dilapitated buildings are all major apalling factors for decorating or designing.
A poorly constructed wall especially lacking adequate construction materials can be a major defactor whilst drilling to hang pictures frames, wall arts or other wall hangings. As a result of this,the machine bores a larger than usual hole and cant hold in screws as tightly fit as it should. This might cause the wall hanging to fall off and might be a loss if the item is breakable.
Another example is with rusting condit pipes; these are modern water transporting systems for buildings. These pipes usually have lifespans and will begin to rust after some time if not changed and as such cause leakages from within the walls. This can ruin a very expensive decorating job by soiling paints, wardrobe systems etc.
Its important to note the following before agreeing to taking a place let alone make payment. These tips will help you avert costly mistakes people make when settling for their homes.
This, i found out occurs less with private home owner clients of mine. Badly built homes, extremely managed budget for accessories, dilapitated buildings are all major apalling factors for decorating or designing.
A poorly constructed wall especially lacking adequate construction materials can be a major defactor whilst drilling to hang pictures frames, wall arts or other wall hangings. As a result of this,the machine bores a larger than usual hole and cant hold in screws as tightly fit as it should. This might cause the wall hanging to fall off and might be a loss if the item is breakable.
Another example is with rusting condit pipes; these are modern water transporting systems for buildings. These pipes usually have lifespans and will begin to rust after some time if not changed and as such cause leakages from within the walls. This can ruin a very expensive decorating job by soiling paints, wardrobe systems etc.
Its important to note the following before agreeing to taking a place let alone make payment. These tips will help you avert costly mistakes people make when settling for their homes.
- Never agree to take a place that requires intense renovation just because the rent seems cheaper. some houses are in such bad condition that getting it into proper shape is as good as building from scratch. RENOVATIONS ALWAYS COST MORE.
- Have a rough idea how much renovating will cost you before agreeing to bear the cost.
- Consult an interior designer/ architect to help check for building faults such as poor sewage systems,plumbing systems, electricals etc.
- Run background checks with tenants in the house. you may be shocked at what you'll discover.
- Rainy seasons are usually the best times to house hunts. If you are looking at renting in a water rich /logged area, its best to do so during rainy seasons. Water pressure is more and you can easily discover what the realtors may be hiding.
- Be patient: Its important to search carefully. your desperation may cause you to ignore certain defaults
- If you'll be making expensive, permanent renovations or added features such as central airconditioning or home automation, ensure you notify the realtor or home owner and have a SIGNED agreement with regards to ownership as well as putting the house back to the way it was pre renovation.
- If you will be having a live-in home owner, ask questions about terms and conditions; pets, boring holes for wall unit ac, generator noise,car park, religious practices,''curfew'', home maintenance etc. All these will help determine if that is the right home for you.
- Consider features like adequate car park space, security, home maintenance, bills distribution extremely crucial. curiosity kills only 'cats'.
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