How to Plan a Housewarming, Trip, Project, or Event

That was something like my sister's housewarming and 5-year anniversary party last weekend. A first-time home buyer, she wanted to show the world (literally, everyone she knew) that she had made it. And her definition of making it meant the entire house and yard required renovation. That meant tearing down walls,Household scissorstyre changer replacing leaky windows, hanging drywall in the unfinished basement, installing new vanities in each bathroom, pulling up ivy in the backyard, building a new deck platform and stairwell, painting, furnishing, cleaning and, of course, feeding close to 100 people.Cast iron tubspost lift The task was massive and credit is definitely due for the audacity to pursue such a standard of excellence. But if I might now be allowed to voice the advice which was largely ignored over the four-month planning process, this is how the whole endeavor could have been just as exceptional but far less stressful. 

A housewarming requires two levels of preparation: the house needs investment in lasting structural changes while the party needs a shiny lacquer to create a comforting and enjoyable atmosphere for guests. The key is to make a written list of all the improvements you want to make and rank them in terms of impact on the final event. Remember that a housewarming home should not be a concluding statement because, as Lowes says,carbon fabric "never stop improving." That means you can develop a concept of design with wall paint and furniture layout using what you already have or can afford to buy. Draw the lines of your home and fill in the details with leave non-lasting decisions like pillows, rugs, and accessories for when you have more time to breathe. Never stop improving also means that you should focus on rooms of the house which have a high impact on your daily comfort and that of your guests. That basement which remained unfinished for 50 years will survive another event - close the door for now. And if you really want to show it off, have people back in a few months to enjoy an event in the new space.