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15 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,January 27,2022 insidehalton.com 1431 Pine Glen Road,West oak tRails $1,350,000 Call kim for further details (905)599-9745 Check out this beautifully renovated home! 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms. Stunning, renovated Kitchen (2019) built-in appliances, quartz countertops, open-concept with the Family Room. Updated hardwood floors - no carpet! Garage (inside entry) + 2-car Parking, private yard. Finished Basement with 3-pc. Highly-rated school district. Walk to FreshCo., Shoppers, Starbucks,Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital! Just Listed! Kim MacKay, B.A. REALTOR Direct: (905) 599-9745 Email: kimmackaysellshomes@gmail.com Re/Max Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage Exclusive! Be the next family to call this home. This awesome bungalow has been a lovingly maintained home for over 40 years. Located in one of Oakville's best kept secret neighbourhoods, you will love living so close to the Lake, the Beaches (yes there are two beaches!) and a lot of magical trails! Call James Now to see this before others! 905 464-2640 James Stanley,B.Comm (905) 464-2640 james@remaxaboutowne.com Sales Representative EXCLUSIVE Walk to the Lake Real Estate Advertorial Remodeling projects are significant un- dertakings. Homeowners must consider a host of variables before any such project can begin. While planning ahead may take time, it is essential to ensuring successful completion of a renovation project. Consid- er these pre-renovation planning pointers to help any job go smoothly. Determine your renovation motivation Renovation projects often involve balanc- ing needs and wants, and determining if a project is a necessity or a luxury can set the timeline and course of the project. Is the roof leaking? If so, immediate action is necessary. Could the kitchen be a bit more functional? If the kitchen is still manage- able, a homeowner may be able to wait a little bit to get better prices on appliances or contracting services. Separating needs from wants helps homeowners map out a viable timeline that maximizes productivity and affordability. Get professional advice Many homeowners are under the impres- sion that doing the work themselves can save a considerable amount of money. This may be the case for homeowners with renovation experience. But by and large, professional contractors are an asset to any renovation. They can provide a realistic overview of the project, map out projected costs, point out areas that could be trou- blesome, and may have industry contacts that can keep supply costs low. Even if a homeowner will do a portion of the job, a contractor can do the bulk of the work and keep the project on budget. Get necessary permits Permits are designed to ensure the work is being done to code and in a safe manner. However, they are not without ad- ditional costs and processing time, and that can cause some homeowners to skip this step. According to the home informa- tion site The Spruce, building permits cost anywhere from $400 to about $2,200 for new home construction. Building permits for smaller projects can cost $100 or less, and typically are based on a percentage of the anticipated cost of the project. A permit may be issued the day the ap- plication is submitted, while other cities and towns may issue permits up to two or more weeks later. Factor permit fees and processing times into the renovation plan. If it comes to light a homeowner did work without a required permit, he or she may face penalties; may have to tear out work done to have it inspected or redone; some may be unable to sell a home until permits have been obtained and work has been done to code. Homeowners insurance cov- erage also may be affected if homeowners do not obtain the proper permits. Other considerations when planning a renovation include writing out a strict bud- get, gathering inspiration, drawing up to- scale renovation plans, pouring over mate- rial reviews, and getting recommendations for reliable professionals to do the job. While not every obstacle can be avoided, planning is a good way to start success- fully. (MCC) Planning ahead is vital to a successful renovation