How to renovate the old house where I used to live?

For me, the renovation of old houses is a challenging and fun task. In this article, I will share my personal decoration experience with you.

First of all, my old house is a two-story villa, which has been built for more than 30 years. Therefore, there are many problems noticed in the house, such as aging of wall structure, wear of floor tiles and peeling of paint. Even the wires and water pipes need to be checked and replaced. Based on these circumstances, I decided to take the following steps for renovation:

Step 1: Cleaning and Demolition (2 weeks)

Before the renovation, my team and I thoroughly cleaned the exterior and interior of the house. Including cleaning up garbage and dust, dismantling old furniture, washing machines, etc.

Step 2: Inspection and maintenance (2 weeks)

After cleaning up, we began to check the internal structure, including wires, water pipes, beams and columns and walls. We found that many wires were aging and some beams and columns had cracks on their surfaces, so we repaired and replaced them.

At the same time, we also began to replace the floor tiles, demolish the old ones and lay new ones. We replaced the stove, sink and appliances in the kitchen.

Step 3: Decoration and design (two weeks)

After inspection and maintenance, we began to redesign and renovate the house. The whole room has been repainted, all the doors and windows have been renovated and strengthened, and the walls have been sealed with paint.

When decorating, I reconsidered the layout and design of the furniture. In order to make the house look more comfortable and modern, we began to use various colors and layout schemes. I especially like the brightness of natural light, so we enlarged the living room and bedroom windows to increase natural lighting.

Step 4: Shutdown and Maintenance (1 week)

Finally, we finished and maintained the whole house. Including cleaning tools and materials, repairing doors and windows, replacing locks and sockets, and checking whether electrical appliances are normal.

In this renovation process, besides spending a lot of time and energy, I also learned a lot of skills and knowledge, such as the maintenance of water pipes and wires, wall painting and floor tile laying. Most importantly, this experience has finally given new vitality and beauty to the old house.