Easily Forgotten Steps When Finishing A Remodeling Project

Are you finishing an almost total remodel of your home? Are you glad that the project is nearing completion? It's an exciting point when you can start cleaning up the mess left by the remodeling process. However, you may not be completely done yet. It's possible that there may be at least one thing that you have accidentally overlooked or forgotten about. So before you start celebrating your remodeling project being over, here are a few things that you should check to confirm that they have been completed:

Filter installation: If you've replaced your air conditioner, furnace, or simply had the vents cleaned out, it's possible that the system currently has no filter in place. While your heating and cooling system can, and usually will, run without a filter being in place, the lack of a filter can cause damage to the system over time. You obviously don't want to have to pay for another expensive replacement now that you're finally done with the remodeling, so make sure to double check that the necessary filter or filters are actually in place. 

Fire alarm installation: For a big remodeling project, you almost certainly had to remove or disconnect any fire alarms that were already in place. Unfortunately, this lack of fire alarms can leave you vulnerable once you start fully utilizing your home once again. If your electrical contractor mistakenly wired any part of your home incorrectly, the lack of any working fire alarm installation in your home could mean that a small electrical fire will wind up turning into a big blaze. Although such mistakes are usually covered by insurance, avoid having to deal with any insurance companies and having to redo large portions of your remodeling project by making sure that your fire alarms are in place and are actually working. Contact a company like Southern Maine Cabling for more information. 

Security alarm installation: Another system that often gets removed or disabled during the remodeling process is a security alarm setup. After all, you wouldn't want the contractors to inadvertently set off the window alarms while they are replacing the windows in question. If you still have the original control panel located somewhere in your home, it can be easy to forget that a substantial portion of the security system may no longer be hooked up. Since you'll need to install or reinstall various components, you might as well take this opportunity to upgrade to a better system or one that has more features.