Renovating Homes

Renovations don’t always go to plan.  In fact, more often than not, we hit at least one roadblock during a renovation project. In Chicago, unexpected rock and asbestos, undocumented drainage, rotten flooring and piling, and structural issues are all common problems. The MyHome Improver team has so much experience working on home renovations in the area that we’re not…

Renovations are complicated. It’s easy to talk about renovations, adding on another room or ripping out a wall, but the reality involves a number of moving parts – contractors, building materials, project managers, labor costs, consents – that don’t always work together. Getting it right can be stressful, time consuming, and incredibly expensive. Mistakes don’t help. If things go…

So you’re ready to start your renovation, but are you prepared for the emotional roller coaster ahead? Renovating your home includes highs and lows, twists and turns, dips and uphill climbs. And at times, you might feel like everything has been turned upside down. It’s an exhilarating ride. MyHome Improver are here to hold your hand (metaphorically).…

Your renovation should go like this: Concept – Plan – Consent – Build – Satisfaction! But too often, that straightforward journey hits roadblocks along the way, which end up slowing the process down or stalling it for weeks on end. The consent stage can be particularly tricky to navigate. Dealing with the council, the Unitary…