Renovating your home yourself is one of the most rewarding things you can do. There’s nothing like stepping back after hours of hard work to admire the space you’ve transformed with your own two hands. But for every successful DIY renovation, there’s at least one horror story about projects gone wrong. Trust me, I’ve been there. The excitement of starting a new project can sometimes blind us to the potential pitfalls. In this article, I’m going to share some of the most common DIY renovation mistakes you simply can’t afford to make—and how to avoid them so your next project is a success. Failing to Plan Properly Why a Plan is Essential One of the biggest mistakes I see, especially among those new to DIY renovations, is diving into a…