Like every other country, India is also currently under the tight
grip of the novel coronavirus. Although the lockdown measures have been relaxed
to some extent, the scenario is far from the old normal. Notwithstanding how
boring and idle it may feel, the lockdown has a silver lining too – the amount
of free time people get to enjoy now, if used wisely, can be a very productive
time. One of the constructive ways to spend the lockdown is to plan out future
home improvement.
Yes, business activities are currently slack; however, they will not
be so forever. Having a clear idea of what changes you desire in your home
beforehand will not only make it easier for the service provider to cater to
your needs, but you will also see a much more desirable outcome.
Ready but wondering how to go about it? Here are some useful tips on
planning your post-lockdown home improvement project.
Tip #1 Carry out an Exhaustive Home
Inspection
With the lockdown allowing some much-needed respite, now is the time
to carry out a scrupulous home inspection. From doors and windows to roof and
patio, check every element of your home to verify if any of them need a
renovation. For instance – in case of doors and windows, close and open each to
examine their operability, test their latches and hinges and see if there are
any visible air gaps between the glass and the frame through which energy
exchange can easily take place, even the pivots to check whether there are any
creaking and cranking noises. Most importantly, do check your door and window
glass’ condition, whether there are any cracks or chips; also, the locking
mechanism of such components to be assured of their safety feature. Ill-fitted
doors and windows are an invitation to burglars and intruders.
Once done with these, you must not forget to examine areas like the
conservatory, terrace, patio, roof, etc. Check if any of these spaces have
walls or glass fixtures with cracks, scratches, and breaks. Similarly, look out
for any damage in the fascia, guttering, and soffits – for in case of any
default, they may allow rainwater to seep into your home.
You should keep a diary in hand during the home inspection process.
Note every single flaw that you can see and note it down in detail. This will
help you have a clear idea of what improvement work needs to be done once you
consult a reliable service provider post-lockdown.
Tip #2 Prioritise Your Activities
Once you have noted down
all the areas in need of a make-over, it is time to separate the priority tasks
from the bells and whistles. Edit your list to prioritise tasks in their
descending order of urgency. You can begin by eliminating those renovations
that can wait for at least half a year. Once that’s been segmented, start
rating the top-priority tasks further – for instance, windows that need to be
repainted can wait, no matter how bland they look, if you have glass panels
that are about to yield and break, which should clearly rank high in terms of
receiving immediate attention. Safety
over aesthetic appeal any day right?
Tip #3 De-clutter Your Home
Home improvement is not simply limited to what you can add to amp up
the aesthetics and utility of your home. Sometimes, the most aesthetically
appealing and functional homes are ones that are kept organised. So, if your
home is drowning under the weight of clutter, it is time to get to work! Start
identifying items that are clutter and discard them or put them up for a yard
sale without any second thoughts. Now, what defines as clutter might be
different for different individuals; however, most stuff that is actually
“clutter” can be described as follows – items without a proper storage space,
trash disguised as clutter such as age-old newspapers, magazines, even expired
medicines and cosmetics, aspirational clutter such as that beautiful coffee
table that you purchased but never really used, and sentimental clutter that
could range from unused crockery to even an abandoned keychain (perhaps the
hardest to get rid of).
Removing clutter not only makes room for the meaningful items in
your home but is also a type of self-care ritual.
Tip #4 Focus on the Exteriors
People often oversee an imperative component of house architecture –
the exteriors. Façade, entrance, balcony, veranda, porch, fencing, etc. are
usually forgotten during the inspection. Ironically, they’re the first pieces
of architecture that your guests and visitors notice.
You should pay extra attention to the external facilities of your
home. For example, ensure that your balconies are equipped with strong
balustrades and barriers. Also, external doors need to be fitted with
non-breakable glass panes and highly tensile framing material like uPVC or aluminium.
Once you’re convinced of their functionality, think of ways of
improve their appearance, if needed – decorative glass solutions such as lacquered
glass is available to take the look to the next level. Moreover, you can even
get the fence repainted or install beautiful tapestry coverings for the porch
seating area.
Home improvement may seem like a mammoth task but it becomes a breeze with a reliable partner such as AIS Glass. As India’s leading integrated glass manufacturer, we have helped countless homeowners like you revamp their safe haven and we can do the same for you.
For enhanced aesthetic appeal and advanced functionality – privacy,
security, energy-efficiency, acoustic insulation, etc. choose AIS Glass for
your next home improvement project!
