Older Atlanta home renovations can be a lot of fun, but also can be full of surprises. There are some things you should do in every case.

Where to Start Your Older Atlanta Home Renovations

You should begin by having a licensed electrician give the place a thorough inspection. Most likely you have an undersized service panel with fuses instead of circuit breakers. Modern appliances, such as a microwave or a hair dryer, put more of a load on the wiring than it was designed for. You probably will have to part with several thousand dollars for a new 200-amp service, so factor this in to the cost of doing your Atlanta home renovations.

That’s probably the most expensive thing you’ll have to do, unless you determine your older home needs a new roof. Otherwise, things get easier after the electrical overhaul.

One of the easiest, and least expensive things to do in tackling Atlanta home renovations is the cosmetics. Painting with your colors makes the house fresh, clean and yours. Do one room at a time. If you’re not good with a paint brush, hire a professional. Otherwise, pick out your colors, put down your drop cloths, and start painting.

The rule is to work from top to bottom: ceiling first, walls next, finishing with door frames, window frames and baseboards.

The good thing about painting as part of your Atlanta home renovations, this part can be done while you’re actually living in the home. Unlike major electrical wiring overhauls where the electrician will have the power off much of the time, you can paint one room at a time until you tackle the entire house, room by room.

For more tips on Atlanta home renovations, scan our other articles on this site under Home Improvements. We have lots of tips and money saving tips for you there.