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Should you make temporary repairs to your apartment or should you wait a little longer: a designer tells how not to make a mistake
13.03.2024 22:16
They say that there is nothing more permanent than something done for a while. This happens with repairs in an apartment, and even more often in a country house.
But in some cases, when there is no longer any strength to endure the devastation, and there is not enough money for large-scale repairs, such an undertaking may seem like a winning one.
Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti in the field of design and interiors, told when it makes sense to do renovations temporarily.
This problem is often faced by new settlers who, in addition to plans for a happy life, have a lot of debts and loans, without which not everyone can build their own home.
You may also be afraid of the shrinkage of your house or the neighbors upstairs who often forget to turn off the water in the bathroom.
But even here you need to understand that there are things that you definitely won’t be able to save on.
You won't be able to save money
Don't skimp on plumbing and electrical equipment. In some cases, this point can be supplemented with heating.
It is also a bad idea to save on replacing windows if you have old wooden frames, and on the front door.
Useful tips
1. In order not to change furniture, you can plan built-in furniture instead of wardrobes and sets.
2. If the apartment was rented out with finishing, then you can somehow wait out the first few years, and then, when the house has settled and all the cracks have appeared, get down to business.
3. If this is not an apartment in a new building, then you need to act according to the situation.
It is often recommended to invest in rough finishing (floor screed, wall plastering, etc.). This will allow you to save on cosmetic repairs and avoid cracks or falling tiles.
Earlier we talked about how to make the interior brighter .
