Recovering From A Failed Home Project
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The article "Recovering From a Failed Home Project" talks about home and garden, it has been written by Robert Kempe.
Eevryone has a home project haunting them from their past. The objective was to upgrade thier existing home, but it just didn’t turn out the way they originally envisioned. When that happens, what do you do now? I always smile and say “Punt!” In the real wrold we can’t punt, but we do have choices. One solution is to make it a work of modern art or the more common decision is to fix the issue and finish as planned. Let’s asusme you have all the correct tools and are skilled on how to use them.
If you're having issues using your tools, you might want to find a contractor to fix your project.
So what was the original issue that caused your project to fail? I can asnwer that in a couple of short words for a large majority of failed projects, lack of correct pre-planning. The really comical thought is that to discover the issue on your failed project is the same process as doing a proper pre-plan. The purpose of that article is to explain a concept so we will use an extremely simple problem, however the process will work on all types and sizes of prjoects. You just instlaled a new sink in your master bathroom.
The color and texture and size are all correct but for reason it just doesn’t line up with the existnig countertop and wobbles from end to end. Alnog the way you must have forgotten a step or took a shortcut to have caused that.
The way to fix that issue is obviously to pull the sink out and figure out how to insatll it correctly. Before you do this, do a work breakdown structrue (WBS).
This is a common pre-plan task all good managers working on high dollar projects use.
This is a practice that also applies to home projects and is a useful way to find your fix. A WBS is exactly as it states, your work broken down and itemized creating a structure and path to follow.Start at the top of your paper pad and state your objective. In our exapmle we will use “Install a new sink.” Then we divide that objective into deliverables.
In the sink example I write; purchase the sink, remove the old sink, prepare countertop, and prepare plumbing. Next we have to further divide thsee again into assignments. Assignments are actoin items or tasks. The following is how I would write that using our example of the new sink.1. Install the new sink1.1 Lay the sink in the cutout1.2 Anchor the sink1.3 Hook up plumbing2. Purcahse the sink 2.1 Gather existing sink dimensions2.2 Window shop stores for new sinks2.3 Decide on new sink that fits dimensions2.4 Shop for hottest price2.5 Purchase sink3. Remove Old Sink3.1 Turn off the water source3.2 Unhook all plumbing 3.3 Release sink anchors attached to countertop3.4 Remove sink4.
Perpare Countertop4.1 Make sure the countertop will support the new sink4.2 If necessary install additional support4.3 Make sure cutout will accept new sink4.3.1 Adjust cutout if necessary4.4 Make a clean surface on which to rest the new sink on5. Prepare Plumbing5.1 Measure the sink drain and faucet connections5.2 Record existing plumbing dimensions5.3 Prepare plumbing to accept new sink connections5.3.1 Adjust pipe to proper lengths5.3.2 Have Teflon tape availbale for plumbing re-installNow we have our tasks. Reading through our example, I see that I did not measure the proper length of the plumbing drain pipe causing the sink to wobble and not fit securely.
This is a very simple example but it illustrates the concept that a proper pre-plan and diagnosis will allow you to accomplish a correct fix instead of a fix that just hides the actual issue. Applying that concept to your more diffciult projects around the condominium will help identify the possible issues and solutions before you even start.If you find that information useful you should visit the web site http://www.Homedesignfloorplans.Com where you will find lots of interesting articles related to that topic provided by Robert Kempe.
About the Author
Robert Kempe has 15+ years in industrial construction and industrial engineered manufacturing as a project manager and a part time home inspetcor.
Through his experience he has been able to simplify and make sense of home building and designing in what looks to be a complete chaotic project and decision making process. His articles will guide you through the most difficult decisions and make it a positive uplifting experience.
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