Renovations are not needed in our time, the house should be clean, this is the main thing.

Before you start repairing, think about what exactly you need it for? If the head falls plaster, and in the gaps between the boards on the floor regularly rolled small things, repair, of course, is necessary. But the fact is that many people are regularly engaged in the reconstruction of the apartment simply because it is so accepted.

The mass media has long exaggerated the thesis that repair is fashionable. The program “Apartment issue” and its like created a cult of interior decoration. Apparently, under their influence, my neighbors managed to make three repairs in the last ten years! In part, these same neighbors have contributed to the fact that I personally do not want to do repairs in the foreseeable future. Here's why.



First of all, repairs are always a huge expense. Workers’ services, like the materials themselves, are expensive. In addition, making repairs for yourself, try not to save. Premium materials justify the price with their longevity. But the trick is that fashion changes much earlier than laminate, wallpaper or tiles in the bathroom have time to wear out. Investment in quality does not have time to work out its value!



For example, the neighbors I mentioned, among other things, changed all the interior doors. Old doors are in excellent condition, just five to ten years out of fashion. Now they are standing on the stairwell waiting for a buyer for them. And next to it there are several bags with old tiles, which will simply be thrown into the landfill.



Even if the entire repair process is left to an overexperienced team of workers, you still need to spend extra time coordinating with them and solving related tasks (for example, agree on disconnecting the entrance from water or light). Even the sale of old furniture or the already mentioned doors also requires time. But still periodically you need to do cleaning, and not only in your apartment, but also in the general corridor, and on the stairwell.



For example, you are morally prepared for repair and you can not be knocked out of rut unnecessary waste of time and money. But don't forget your neighbors. Not all of them are so accommodating to tolerate the constant howling of the puncher behind the wall. This is especially acute in the post-formal time, when many people work from home, and extraneous noises do not allow you to concentrate. And God forbid if the workers get a little smart with the electricity or the plumbing. Scandals are secured for the week ahead!



Repair is hard to brag about Yes, a person depends on society. To some extent, each of us wants to establish himself in the eyes of others. Because of this, we buy fashionable things or new phone models. Only the closest friends you invite will be able to appreciate the beauty of your home. And to interest unfamiliar people with stories about a new repair is not easy. In a few years, the design of the apartment will go out of fashion again. And what, start another repair to prove something to others?



And you need to keep in mind that all the efforts invested in the renovation of the apartment can go to waste in one day. Even if your house is hundreds of kilometers away from the war zone, you can be corny flooded neighbors from above. Maybe they can compensate for the damage, but time and nerves will have to be spent again.



It is best to repair it when the time comes. And if you just want to change the situation, it is better to go on a trip. During the trip, you will not only gain positive impressions, but also relax from the annoying interior. You may even miss your hometown!