The Home Renovation Planner
Apartment Remodel Sample Plan:
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Project Name: Apartment Remodel |
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Project Address: 123 Plan Street, Vancouver |
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| Contact Person: John Doe | |
| Telephone: Day, 222-1234 Evening, 333-1234 |
Fax: 222-2345 |
| Project Start Date: May 15, 2000 | |
| Completion Date: June 15, 2000 | |
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Idea |
| Remodel apartment to turn into a positive cash flow investment. Renovation goal is to completely remodel using the most inexpensive but durable materials for a renting situation . Chose a neutral color scheme to accommodate the widest variety of furniture. |
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Goal |
| Move out of apartment April 31, 2000 and begin renovation. We (family) will do the demolition, prepare the walls and paint it. Then hire a plumber, electrician, flooring company and cabinet company to install new materials and fixtures and we will put on the finishing touches and clean up the apartment and rent out for July 1, 2000. |
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Specification |
| -Visit local trade show with idea and goal and seek out the kinds of materials that meet goal.
-Read about latest materials in trade publication and seek out counsel from the local builders association. -Developed specification sheet from information gathered. (see Sec. 2 Sourcing Materials) |
Specifications:
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Project Name: Apartment Remodel |
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Project Address: 123 Plan Street, Vancouver |
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| Contact Person: John Doe | |
| Telephone: Day, 222-1234
Evening, 333-1234 |
Fax: 222-2345 |
| Project Start Date: May 15, 2000 | |
| Completion Date: June 15, 2000 | |
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Paint |
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Room or Item |
Type of Paint |
Color & Code |
| Ceilings: | Ceiling latex | Flat white |
| Walls: | Super Eggshell | Pink Fizz 987 |
| Bathroom: | Semi gloss | Pink Fizz 704 |
| Kitchen: | Semi gloss | Pink Fizz 704 |
| Door Jambs: | High gloss | Rose Fragrance 990 |
| Doors: | Semi gloss | Rose Fragrance 987 |
| Window Sill and valance: | High gloss | Rose Fragrance 990 |
| Primer: | Latex primer | Rosco, Tough Coat |
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Kitchen Cabinets |
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| Cabinet type: EuroRight | Plain white | As per diagram |
| Door style: | Raised white panel | |
| Door knob: | Porcelain Knob with pattern | Part # |
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Counter Top |
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| Make: | Color: | Type: |
| Wilson Art | Caldera Rose | Back splash with D wrap |
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Miscellaneous Cabinets |
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| Bathroom Vanity: | Raised white panel | 36″x20″, 1 door, 2 drawer |
| Bathroom Medicine Cabinet: | White wood trim/mirror | 30″x30″x4 1/2″ |
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Electrical Fixtures |
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| Kitchen: | Noma 3 light mini-swirl | BG-43 White |
| Bathroom: | 4 Light strip | Chrome |
| Dining room: | Noma Chandelier | SH-1463 White |
| Front Entry: | Noma 12 swir | CF-270 White |
| Hall way: | Noma 12 swir | CF-270 White |
| Above Stove Hood Fan: | Nutone | Model #RL6200F |
| Miscellaneous: | Decor plugs & switches | |
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Insert – Spec Sheet Chart
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Choosing Contractor |
| –Decide what work I would do and what I would hire out.
-Call and discuss idea, goal and spec sheet with several contractors for quotations. -Interview contractors a second time and then apply decision making process in making final choice. (Section 3) ABC Electrical to do all electrical related work as per/spec. and contract. XYZ Improvement Center will install flooring and kitchen cabinets as per/spec. and contract. PPP Plumbing to do plumbing as per/spec. and contract. |
Insert – Pro/Con Chart
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Time Management |
| -Decide who is going to do what when.
-Plot out activities on Productivity Planner -Make copies of schedule so that family and contractors are all aware of when and what will be done. |
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April 1, 2000, move out and begin project |
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Demolition: |
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| (Remember to turn off breakers before removing electrical units)
-remove & dispose, carpeting and base boards -remove & dispose cabinets and countertops -remove and wash drapery & remove drape tracks -remove all doors (except apartment front door) and put all hardware in marked storage box -strip and remove any nails, hooks, screws in walls -remove all electrical switch and receptacle covers and dispose (Electrician will remove and install new switches and plugs) |
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Preparation: |
| Be professional & thorough, things only look as good as the foundation is prepared.
-lightly brush down ceiling to remove loose stipple, webs, etc.. -wash all grease build up, nicotine and dirt off all walls with T.S.P. Solution and rinse -scrap all caulking from around bath tub and sink -fill and repair all holes -sand all surfaces to be painted smooth (walls, doors, trims, etc…) -clean up work site, sweep and shop vac up all debris, dirt and dust |
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Repairs: |
| -rebuild toilet with new ball cock assembly, flush valve, handle and toilet seat
-repair broken handle on bedroom window |
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Painting: |
| Ceiling
-paint ceiling with 2 coats specified paint
Walls -paint walls with 2 coat specified wall paint
Kitchen & Bathroom -paint kitchen and bathroom with 2 coats as per/spec
Window Sill and Casing -prime sill, casing and valance with one coat of oil primer -paint sill, casing and valance with 2 coats as per/spec
Door trim/jamb -prime door trim/jamb oil primer -paint door trim/jamb with 2 coats as per/spec
Miscellaneous Painting -spray paint beaker panel cover & base board heaters, prime with a spray primer then give 2 coats of a semi-gloss white spray paint.
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Installations |
| June 13th & 14th, 2000
XYZ Improvement Center will install cabinets as per/spec. and contract |
| June 15th, 2000
ABC Electrical will do all electrical as per/spec. and contract |
| June 17, 2000 (3pm-5pm)
PPP Plumbing will do all plumbing as per/spec. and contract |
| June 19th install linoleum, June 20th completing carpet and base boards
XYZ Improvement Center will do final installations of all flooring as per/spec |
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Quality Control |
| Inspect all work and operate all new equipment to insure working properly |
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Finishing |
| -clean up fridge and stove and place back level
-caulk around bath tub, toilet and sink -install white plastic shelf cap on shelves -install new brass towel rack and soap dish in bath room -install door handles and door stops -put back drape tracks and install washed drapes |
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Clean up |
| -haul away all remaining garbage
-wipe down all shelves, cabinets, etc. -clean all windows and mirrors -vacuum carpet and wash and wax floors |
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Documentation |
| -mail in registration for any new appliances
-3 hole punch any warranty or parts brochures and place in planner -make sure all receipts are stored in receipt pouch and all other related material are placed in appropriate section of planner for future consideration |
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Section 2 Check list:
Decide which aspects of the project you will do yourself. (Be careful not to take on too much or jobs that require expertise. Example, drywall mudding is an art and if it is not done properly then you will be looking at bad walls for ever. They will be noticeable in different lights)
Are you clear when the job will be done and who will be doing what.
Have you given each trade enough time in case there is a problem or two.
Do you have a good plan.
Enjoy the project and think of all the experience and benefits you will enjoy.
Definitions key to discussions: