The remodeling project is finally complete. The cleanup was successful, the contract is complete, and the entire space has that “new” smell. If you are completing your home remodel, use this outline to assist you.
Maintenance
The first half of maintenance is house cleaning. Yes, the Alair Homes Forest Hill Toronto contractors and crew cleaned the area, but it’s the homeowner’s job to clean the area spotless. Vacuum the floors to pick up forgotten debris, dust, and dirt. Thoroughly mop wood, tile, and linoleum floors with soap and water one or two times to remove grime and stuck-on dirt. Clean dry, dirty walls with a damp cloth. Dust the walls, crown molding, and ceiling to remove spider webs and dust buildup. Dust ceiling fan blades and windows too. Add a fresh filter and clean or empty dirty filters. Unscrew, wash, dry, and re-screw fan and HVAC vents. Lastly, wash any furniture, knickknacks, appliances, and miscellaneous items affected by the renovation or remodel.
The second half of maintenance is reading the manual. The contractor should mention maintenance and troubleshooting tips for new installations, but in case the exchange didn’t occur, the manual is a primary solution. Read the manual for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information, and don’t activate any item until then. In fact, keep all manuals in a safe place as a reference in case something’s amiss. If there are continuous, supplemental tasks to do to keep items functioning at its peak (sealing, spot cleaning, changing filters, ventilation, etc.) fulfill those tasks.
Protection
In the same vein, it’s impossible to return items to brand-new condition once used, so protect new installations early. Contractors sealed floors, tiles, countertops, and miscellaneous material already, so focus on protecting flooring from wear and tear. In the flooring department, add pads on furniture and chair legs to prevent scratches. Add rugs on floors to preserve life on floors. Include a welcome mat to stop mud and dirt from entering the home. Lastly, pet lovers should keep paws’ claws trimmed to avoid floor and wall scratches.
Warranty
Most instruction manuals contain a limited warranty for new installations. To activate most warranties, mail, call, or visit the website and give necessary details such as model #, serial #, and date of purchase. The remaining warranties automatically activate without registering. Regardless, keep all receipts and packaging until the warranty expires. Warranties cover appliances, countertops, furniture, fixtures, flooring, HVAC, and accessories when it doesn’t function properly within the first one to three years. Oftentimes, it’s not necessary, but it’s better to be safe now than sorry later.
Once these priorities are complete, you can finally relax. Enjoy the pleasures of the completed home or room remodel and celebrate the new home with guests and loved ones. Moreover, continue to maintain the remodeling project so the money spent will last a long time!