If you're listening to this around its time of release, it's late November, and there's less than 5 weeks until Christmas. And even less time to the start of school holidays! AArrrggh - where is the year going hey?  

So, if you're planning some work on your place over the holidays, I want to share with you some tips. Because NOW is the time to get ready. 

And if you're not listening at the time this episode was released, and it's say, August or some other month ... then these are still good checks for you to do before you hit 'go' on any project at home. Whether you're planning anything big or small, these tips will help minimise the headaches in getting it done. 

So let's dive in! Let me share 7 tips to help you get sorted, so you can use your time effectively, to get work done this time of year. Because now is the time to get yourself ready. 

Tip #1:  Check who else will be on holidays 

So you don't get caught out like I did and have to scramble for suppliers or tradespeople mid-project. 

Tip #2:  Make room for some holiday time 

Don't wear yourself out so much on getting your project done, that you forget to actually relax in your holiday. 

Tip #3:  Work towards the big picture 

You'll be better served ensuring that all work you're doing on your project is heading towards a masterplan vision for it - rather than having to undo work down the track. 

Tip #4:  Tick all the boxes 

Don't forget to do things legally so you don't get into trouble with your local council, approvals and rules and regulations. 

Tip #5:  Plan what you'll get through - and be realistic.  

Create a plan of how much you can actually get through, so you don't finish your holiday with a half-done job, and feeling disappointed you've not got done what you wanted to, because your expectations were actually too high. 

Tip #6:  Make the most of it, while it's still just on paper 

When your home reno or new build is still lines on a page, you have a precious window of opportunity to be sure you've got it right - before all those lines become permanent choices you have to live with. 

Tip #7:  Be patient - and look for the silver lining. 

Can't get done what you want to? Look for other opportunities in your project. Tick off tasks you can do, and get yourself super prepared for future ones. You'll save time, money and stress in the long run. 

Listen to the podcast now. 

FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST CLICK HERE

If you're listening to this around its time of release, it's late November, and there's less than 5 weeks until Christmas. And even less time to the start of school holidays!&nbsp;AArrrggh&nbsp;- where is the year going hey?&nbsp;&nbsp;
So, if you're planning some work on your place over the holidays, I want to share with you some tips. Because NOW is the time to get ready.&nbsp;
And if you're not listening at the time this episode was released, and it's say, August or some other month ... then these are still good checks for you to do before you hit 'go' on any project at home. Whether you're planning anything big or small, these tips will help minimise the headaches in getting it done.&nbsp;
So let's dive in!&nbsp;Let me share 7 tips to help you get sorted, so you can use your time effectively, to get work done this time of year. Because now is the time to get yourself ready.&nbsp;
Tip&nbsp;#1:&nbsp;&nbsp;Check who else will be on holidays&nbsp;
So you don't get caught out like I did and have to scramble for suppliers or tradespeople mid-project.&nbsp;
Tip #2:&nbsp;&nbsp;Make room for some holiday time&nbsp;
Don't wear yourself out so much on&nbsp;getting your project done, that&nbsp;you forget to actually relax in your holiday.&nbsp;
Tip #3:&nbsp;&nbsp;Work towards the big picture&nbsp;
You'll be better served ensuring that all work you're doing on your project&nbsp;is heading towards a&nbsp;masterplan&nbsp;vision for it - rather than having to undo work down the track.&nbsp;
Tip #4:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tick all the boxes&nbsp;
Don't forget to do things legally so you don't get into trouble with your local council, approvals and rules and regulations.&nbsp;
Tip #5:&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan what you'll get through - and be realistic.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Create a plan of how much you can actually get through, so you don't finish your holiday with a half-done job, and feeling disappointed you've not got done what you wanted to, because your expectations were actually too high.&nbsp;
Tip #6:&nbsp; Make the most of it, while&nbsp;it's&nbsp;still just on paper&nbsp;
When your home&nbsp;reno&nbsp;or new build is still lines on a page, you have a precious window of opportunity to be sure you've got it right - before all those lines become permanent choices you have to live with.&nbsp;
Tip #7:&nbsp;&nbsp;Be patient - and look for the silver lining.&nbsp;
Can't get done what you want to? Look for other opportunities in your project. Tick off tasks you can do, and get yourself super prepared for future ones. You'll save time, money and stress in the long run.&nbsp;
Listen to the podcast&nbsp;now.&nbsp;
FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-planning-your-holiday-project/">CLICK HERE</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

In this episode, Amelia shares her 7 top tips for anyone planning to do any renovation or building work over a holiday period.

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