10 signs it's time to make a renovation

Old pipes

If the communications in the apartment have not changed for decades, this is a sure sign that it is time to repair the bathroom. Rusty pipes threaten to leak - and even more so if you have already flooded your neighbors. Dismantling of old communications entails replacement of tiles and, possibly, plumbing. If the pipes are open, we recommend that you sew them up with plasterboard, leaving the inspection hatch: this way the interior of the bathroom will look neater and more attractive.

Mold on surfaces

If dark spots appear on the wallpaper or painted walls, tackle them as soon as possible. Why is the fungus dangerous? It causes diseases of the respiratory system, skin and musculoskeletal system. To get rid of mold, you need to remove the old wallpaper, wash the walls, knock down the plaster and treat the infected areas with special solutions. After complete drying, you can re-plaster and putty. Simple wallpapering will not help in the fight against fungus, the spores of which have penetrated deeply inside.

Unreliable wiring

In old apartments, where the wiring has remained from the time of construction, you cannot install modern household appliances: overloads can lead to a short circuit or fire. That is why we do not recommend saving on specialists who will help replace the old wiring or machine. How to accurately determine when it is time to invite an electrician? When you turn on household appliances, it knocks out plugs, and the bulbs burn out too often.

Damaged floor

Creaky parquet flooring, holes in linoleum, frayed surfaces, cracks - all these are signs of an imminent repair. If the floor "walks" underfoot and gives off an unpleasant odor, then dirt and perennial dust has accumulated under it. Bloated laminate boards are another reason to renew your flooring.

Read about what to do if the laminate creaks. here.

Blowing from the windows

Has it become uncomfortable in the rooms, especially in winter and in windy weather? It is worth checking the condition of the frames and their tightness, as well as possible gaps between the wall and the window. There are many ways to restore a window opening with your own hands, but often this does not eliminate the problem, since the tree deforms over time. Wooden frames that have fallen into disrepair are best replaced. After that, you will probably have to repair the space around the window.

Overly hot batteries

Sometimes old radiators cause a lot of problems: dry air irritates mucous membranes, leading to diseases, dries out indoor plants and wallpaper, which peel off due to constant temperature changes. To live in a comfortable environment with normal humidity, you should replace the batteries with modern radiators with an adjustable heating system.

Cracks in the ceiling

Ceiling defects may appear due to the fact that the house is "walking", or the apartment has simply not been repaired for a long time. It is important not only to mask the crack, but also to determine the cause of its appearance with the help of a specialist builder. You can get rid of the defect by spot plastering and whitewashing, gluing various materials or installing a stretch ceiling.

Peeling wallpaper

We spend a lot of time and energy on leveling the walls, but all efforts are in vain if the wallpaper ceases to stick to them. There are two reasons - either the gluing technology is broken, or the canvases are many years old. If you see stains on the walls, pet claw marks and children's drawings, it's time to update the interior. One of the alternative finishes is painting the walls. Subsequently, damaged surfaces can be quickly refurbished.

It's hard to put things in order

One of the reasons for a constantly "polluted" apartment is the abundance of things and an ill-conceived storage system. If, after eliminating these reasons, it is still unpleasant to be in the house, then the interior needs reconstruction. Perhaps it's all about the natural wear and tear of the coatings: dust appears due to the decay of building materials, and the protective layer has long since come off the floor.

The apartment is uncomfortable

We examined signs of a morally outdated interior in this article. The house should be pleasing and soothing, but if the situation around it only causes irritation, it should not be delayed with the repair. Before drawing up a project, we advise you to decide on a suitable style and color scheme - then the final result will delight you for a long time.

If your favorite apartment has ceased to be a cozy nest, you shouldn't delay updating it. Sometimes it is enough to rearrange or replace textiles, but the signals listed in the article should not be ignored.