{"id":319,"date":"2017-06-16T00:48:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T07:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/?p=319"},"modified":"2018-02-22T16:11:35","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T23:11:35","slug":"home-improvement-projects-get-back-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/home-improvement-projects-get-back-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to get your Home Improvement Project Back on Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This post may contain affiliate links.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Back-on-Track.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate DIY Guide to Getting Your Project Back On Track: Tips for finishing a DIY project after setbacks | blowingawayoutwest.com -Tips to Overcome Problems with Your Home Improvement Project #DIYsuccess #DIYprojecttips #DIYer #homeimprovement #doityourself #howtoDIYprojects\" width=\"600\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Back-on-Track.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Back-on-Track-360x600.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tips on Overcoming Problems on a Home Improvement Project<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DON&#8217;T BE ONE OF THE 38% -ERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">More than 1\/3 of home improvement projects are abandoned after they get started. \u00a0That&#8217;s a lot of homes with knocked down walls and floors waiting for tile.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are many reasons why home improvement projects get started, but not finished. \u00a0The most common reasons aren&#8217;t permanent. \u00a0They can be overcome. \u00a0You can get your home improvement project back on track.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1079746&amp;u=1628355&amp;m=70843&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static.shareasale.com\/image\/70843\/09.13_Affiliate_FreeShipping_728x90_2.jpg\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>REASON # 1: \u00a0LACK OF CONFIDENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Something like 10% of people embarking an a home improvement bought the equipment, but never started the project. \u00a0Which means that somewhere between the planning and the execution, they decided that they couldn&#8217;t do it. \u00a0 It&#8217;s unlikely that you suddenly realized that you don&#8217;t know how to lay tile <em>after<\/em> you purchased the tile.\u00a0What&#8217;s actually happening is that you&#8217;re looking at the entire project and getting overwhelmed before you even begin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/master-bedroom-1.7-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Huge Bedroom Addition Before &amp; After: How to Keep Your Sanity During Big Projects for the DIYer | blowingawayoutwest.com -A look at sensibly tackling big projects for the Do-It-Yourselfer #beforeandafter #bedroomaddition #DIYer #bighomeimprovement #bighomeproject #howtoaddition\" width=\"765\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/master-bedroom-1.7-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/master-bedroom-1.7-448x600.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/master-bedroom-1.7-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/master-bedroom-1.7-600x803.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/master-bedroom-1.7.jpg 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You didn&#8217;t set your kid on a bike the first day without training wheels and tell him to ride across the city by the end of the day. \u00a0If this is your first home improvement project, don&#8217;t start with a complete kitchen remodel. \u00a0You need to get your feet wet with small projects to build confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Want some inspiration?\u00a0 Check out some of our home improvement projects like our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/pergola-modern-twist-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> backyard pergola\u00a0<\/a>, or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/fireplace-built-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jaw-dropping fireplace built-in<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/contact-us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"Subscribe for loads of free resources!\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-600x270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have a few small projects under your belt and you&#8217;re ready for your first big project, remember that big projects take time. \u00a0You shouldn&#8217;t expect to be able to complete a big home improvement project in a day. \u00a0Break the project into small, achievable goals. \u00a0Then set a realistic timeline to accomplish them. \u00a0Remember that your life won&#8217;t pause simply because you have a project you want to get done. \u00a0Plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-494 size-full\" title=\"Ultimate DIY Guide to Getting Your Project Back On Track: Tips for finishing a DIY project after setbacks | blowingawayoutwest.com -Tips to Overcome Problems with Your Home Improvement Project #DIYsuccess #DIYprojecttips #DIYer #homeimprovement #doityourself #howtoDIYprojects\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/5-tools-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate DIY Guide to Getting Your Project Back On Track: Tips for finishing a DIY project after setbacks | blowingawayoutwest.com -Tips to Overcome Problems with Your Home Improvement Project #DIYsuccess #DIYprojecttips #DIYer #homeimprovement #doityourself #howtoDIYprojects\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/5-tools-blog.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/5-tools-blog-600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/5-tools-blog-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>REASON #2 \u00a0BECOMING OVERWHELMED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve pulled up 800 square feet of old tile and now your back aches and your kitchen looks like a war zone. \u00a0It suddenly hits you that this is a huge project and you have no idea how you&#8217;re going to get it all done. \u00a0It&#8217;s a classic case of becoming overwhelmed mid-project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO OVERCOME THE STRESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It really helps me to clean up between stages. \u00a0For some reason this makes one big home improvement project feel like a bunch of small projects that are getting finished one by one. \u00a0It also helps with home life because your wife isn&#8217;t complaining about the mess.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Master-bedroom-1.6-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Huge Bedroom Addition Before &amp; After: How to Keep Your Sanity During Big Projects for the DIYer | blowingawayoutwest.com -A look at sensibly tackling big projects for the Do-It-Yourselfer #beforeandafter #bedroomaddition #DIYer #bighomeimprovement #bighomeproject #howtoaddition\" width=\"765\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Master-bedroom-1.6-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Master-bedroom-1.6-448x600.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Master-bedroom-1.6-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Master-bedroom-1.6-600x803.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Master-bedroom-1.6.jpg 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REASON #2 \u00a0A BAD DIY EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve all had a bad home improvement experience. \u00a0We didn&#8217;t have all the information we needed. \u00a0We lacked the proper tools, or we didn&#8217;t have the right help. Maybe you weren&#8217;t ready for the for a big project.\u00a0 See if you are ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/diy-remodel-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tackle a big home improvement project here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I could have quit altogether after building my first covered patio. \u00a0It looked like something the Boy Scouts built with a hatchet and some rusty nails. Luckily, the first big Wyoming wind knocked it down (yep, it was that sturdy), and gave me an excuse to try again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fountain-Dig-Out-4.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate DIY Guide to Getting Your Project Back On Track: Tips for finishing a DIY project after setbacks | blowingawayoutwest.com -Tips to Overcome Problems with Your Home Improvement Project #DIYsuccess #DIYprojecttips #DIYer #homeimprovement #doityourself #howtoDIYprojects\" width=\"728\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fountain-Dig-Out-4.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fountain-Dig-Out-4-600x454.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO OVERCOME A BAD EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most bad experiences are born from the lack of a plan. \u00a0You need a very solid visual picture of what you want the project to look like once complete. \u00a0I suggest an actual picture of a project similar to what you want. \u00a0This will keep you on track.<\/p>\n<p>Recognize when you need help and ask for it. \u00a0Putting in a counter-top or a sink is a two person job. \u00a0Concrete is a multi-person job. \u00a0Having the help you need reduces stress and increases success. You&#8217;ll also to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/5-woodworking-tools-worth-owning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 favorite tools<\/a> for home improvement projects and make sure you have the right tool for the right job.<\/p>\n<p>We think you would love all of our Ultimate DIY Guides to improving a builder-grade home, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/bedroom-to-suite-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Turn Your Bedroom into a Suite<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/creating-spa-bathroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create A Spa Bathroom Retreat.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s start the discussion in the comments below. \u00a0What worries you about home improvement projects? \u00a0What helps you to dig in and get it done?<\/p>\n<p>We shared this post on these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/where-we-linkup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linkup Parties<\/a> and you should too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; This post may contain affiliate links.\u00a0 Click here to learn more. 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