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When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.
By Rachel del Valle
For first-time home buyers, there’s a thrill that comes with the opportunity to make a space completely yours. All the unchangeable annoyances that plague a renter become solvable problems in the eyes of a new homeowner. Suddenly you can replace light fixtures, not just lightbulbs. You can swap out chipped tiles in the bathroom, transform too-high kitchen cabinets into shelves, or even take down entire walls.
With all those transformations on the docket, starting demolition the day after closing is tempting. But a slower approach can help create a home that not only looks good, but works well for you.
