What is the best thing not to save on when repairing, so as not to spend more

No one wants to pay a fortune for repairs. However, in attempts to save money, people often end up spending even more. So today I'm going to talk about the worst ways to save money on renovations.

Time

Three days and it’s done - this is what happens on the TV screen. The owners of the house go away for the weekend and return to a fresh dream home. Even if the repair team redoes everything from scratch.

In reality, you can also manage it in the shortest possible time. However, this will definitely come back to haunt you. Having saved valuable time now, in a couple of years you will have to deal with numerous improvements. Minor repairs will always be on your heels. That is why it is better to approach the process in detail, even if the plans are only “cosmetics”.

Electrics

When renovating an old home, it is a good idea to update all the wiring, even if it is not faulty. Well, if the work is being done from scratch, it is important to plan it correctly in order to protect it from accidental damage. Still, an unexpected short circuit can bring much more expenses.

It’s also better to take care of the quantity and quality of sockets in advance. The inconvenient location will definitely force you to buy extension cords. In addition, you cannot save on lighting areas. Otherwise, you will have to buy additional sconces, table lamps, or sit in semi-darkness. And the lamps themselves should be purchased immediately, taking into account the use of energy-saving light bulbs. They will pay for themselves pretty quickly.

Water supply

It's always good to get to know your neighbors better.However, not when the reason is to pay them for repairs after a flood. A small flaw in the pipe connection will lead to leakage and damage not only to your own, but also to other people’s property. Reinforced polypropylene pipes are perfect for indoor wiring. Old sewer connections also need to be changed so as not to return to this issue for the next 20-30 years.

The hackneyed saying “the miser pays twice” is true about inexpensive plumbing fixtures. A mixer for a couple of thousand will last a year and a half. This will be followed by minor repairs and quick replacement. And so on in a circle. Good Italian manufacturers offer options that are twice as expensive, but with a guarantee of 5-7 years! This may be an extra expense at the moment, but it will quickly pay for itself.

Window

Buying an apartment from a developer does not guarantee high-quality windows. The first winter can be a real challenge. Improper installation and skimping on consumables will lead to freezing, leakage and heat escaping. This means extra spending on heating and space heaters.

In addition, when choosing windows, you should pay attention to the sound insulation and energy saving functions. No matter how crazy it may sound, they can slightly reduce the overall consumption of resources in the apartment. True, this will only be noticeable over the years.

Consumables and materials

Sometimes attempts to save money have a negative impact on things completely unrelated to repairs. For example, household members suddenly begin to get sick more often. Some people even develop asthma or even cancer. You might think that this has nothing to do with new furniture or painted walls. But no matter how it is! Many cheap building materials are simply hazardous to health. Now they will help you save money, and later they will force you to spend money on doctors and medicines.In addition, some materials burn or conduct current well. It is not difficult to guess what this could mean.

Which substances are dangerous? Bend your fingers! Asbestos, PVA, chipboard and mineral wool are strong carcinogens that cause cancer. PVC, polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam are toxic and also flammable. Well, synthetic adhesives and varnishes are “sponsors” of asthma and other respiratory diseases.