A home renovation is an exciting time, but it can also come with its fair share of stresses along the way. With so many balls to juggle, like plans to look at and contractors to manage, you might overlook some practical details that will make the finished project far more convenient for you.

These might not have been part of your original ideas, but as you approach the final stages, it might be an idea to step back and consider these solutions to see if any would be a good fit for you.

#1 An anti-loitering solution

Once you have your home remodel all but finished, you will no doubt look at the bill and realize you want to protect your investment against those that might do it harm, albeit accidentally. Large groups of youths loitering nearby can make you feel uncomfortable and might unwittingly cause damage to your newly renovated home. It can also lower the value of your property and discourage buyers when you eventually come to sell.

Installing a mosquito noise machine can encourage them to congregate elsewhere because it sends out a noise that is only audible to younger people. This can make them move on, leaving you with peace and quiet and no worries about damage to your home due to boisterous behaviour.

#2 An outdoor seating area

You will undoubtedly have a horde of people who want to look at your home remodel, possibly too many to all fit in your home at once. You can sidestep this pitfall by creating a large outside seating area, which you can use as an overflow area for guests and even make it an extra feature of your renovation project.

This will be particularly effective if you have a large garden area to look out on or be a good use of a smaller space that otherwise might not have been used at all. It doesn’t have to be expensive either, as you can go for upcycled or renovated garden furniture, which is typically a fraction of buying new, especially if you do it yourself.

#3 An old-fashioned ‘boot room.’

This is not a feature in many parts of the world, but those with frequent bouts of inclement weather often use this area to stop the outdoors from coming too far in. These rooms will typically have a sink low down or a re-purposed shower tray, which can be used for washing off muddy boots or even a dog that has found a river or rolled in something they shouldn’t.

They can also double as a laundry room, so muddy clothes can go straight into the wash, or as a potting room for any young plants grown from seed waiting to be planted outdoors. A multi-use space like this can be a godsend and perfect for keeping lots of clutter out of the house’s main rooms.

A few final thoughts

When renovating or remodelling, plenty of thought goes into how your new home will look and less about how it might be used. Adding a few practical solutions like a social garden space and a multi-use boot room gives you more room, and by adding some deterrents, you are protecting your investment and the new home you have created.

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