Before beginning any work it is important for you to determine what, if any, of the work you wish to complete yourself. To help you decide, here is a quick summary as to which tasks you may be able to undertake and the ones that may be best left to the professionals.

Do It Yourself

*Painting, Landscaping,kitchen face-lifts,removal of old fixtures, cleaning, sanding/filling, Trash removal

Leave It To The Experts

*Major kitchen remodeling, Major bathroom remodeling, Electrical repairs, Plumbing repairs, Heating/cooling Systems

Next step is to draw up a plan (draft) a to do list which lays out a logical sequence for completing each task. Some examples below

1. Decide which items need to be removed. These come out first.

2. Keep any old carpets down. These make great cover sheets and should only be removed when you are either re-carpeting or polishing the floors.

3. Remove Wallpaper

4.Scrape off any loose paint

5. Wash down all walls and celings prior to sanding and filling. The reason for this is that any sanding will grind grease and grime into the surface and the fresh paint may not adhere properly. Make sure to cover any electrical switches and fittings, as water and electricity don't get along.

6. Have your electrician and plumber come in and do any work that may be required

7. Once you have washed everything down, fill any cracks and dents. Once the filler has dried, you may need to sand the areas

8. Install your new kitchen or bathroom and then have the tilers come in to do their job

9.Paint

10. Do the floors

11.Have your bath resurfaced

12. Install window furnishings, light fittings, light switches, and door handles

If you set up a plan ahead of time these tasks go rather smoothly......

That is if you want to Rehab a property to sell or least to someone else......if wholesaling leave it for the Next Guy

until next time

Be Blessed

Patricia