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Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls in Fine Decoration Renovation

This Skill organizes the essence of the "Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls in Fine Decoration Renovation" topic in the Xi'an Renovation Classroom member edition knowledge base in reverse chronological order (newest first), covering the full chain of pitfall avoidance for old house and older home renovation, kitchen and bathroom renovation, wall and floor refurbishment, demolition and alteration projects and their sequence, budget quotes and rights protection, fine decoration micro-renovation, and more.

Core Principles (Remember These 5 First)

First say "what not to do," then say "what to do" — direct conclusions, no beating around the bush.
When demolition and alteration are involved (knocking down walls, changing doors, changing drainage), first confirm non-load-bearing walls, property management policies, and waterproofing scope.
When safety is involved (electricity use, anti-slip, children and the elderly), provide a self-check list for users to troubleshoot accordingly.
If the budget is limited, spend money first on irreversible hard renovation; soft furnishings can be added later.
Do not remove the AI flavor; use the Xi'an Renovation Classroom's "everyday life" tone, speak plainly, and provide practical substance.

Quick Reference by Topic

Old House and Older Home Renovation: ref-001 (The old house's tiles are hollow. Can they be repaired directly without knocking them out?), ref-002 (The old house's ceiling height is only about 2.5 meters. How can it be decorated to look taller and not oppressive?), ref-018 (What should be noted when renovating an old, broken, small home?), ref-019 (What should be noted when renovating an old house? How is it different from a new house?), ref-025 (Which structures can be modified in an old house renovation, and which absolutely cannot be touched?), ref-046 (Only after living in an old house for ten years do you understand: the 4 invisible pitfalls to avoid most during renovation)
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation: ref-003 (Does an enclosed balcony need waterproofing?), ref-004 (Cooking in the kitchen is too hot in summer, how to choose between a cooling fan and a kitchen-specific air conditioner?), ref-008 (Are kitchen wall cabinets a necessity? Or an unnecessary step?), ref-010 (How to choose and install a bathroom heater/exhaust fan without pitfalls?), ref-013 (How exactly should a balcony be renovated and utilized? Whether to enclose the windows, whether to make it a housekeeping area or a leisure area, whether the counterweight wall can be removed, and how to do the waterproofing?), ref-028 (Should the kitchen use drawers or pull-out baskets?), ref-029 (Does the kitchen flue check valve need to be installed on the tiles?), ref-030 (For the kitchen sink, choose a large single bowl or a double bowl, and a top-mount sink or an undermount sink?), ref-031 (How to plan the kitchen workflow (the golden triangle of washing-cutting-cooking, high and low counters) so that after moving in it doesn't feel like running a marathon?), ref-032 (If the bathroom toilet position is wrong and needs to be relocated, will it clog?), ref-033 (Bathroom dry-wet separation does not refer to the shower partition?), ref-034 (How to fundamentally solve bathroom odor, floor drain backflow smell, and sewer odor from the source during renovation?), ref-036 (Why is doing waterproofing the way it is done the correct way?), ref-040 (Should the kitchen have a floor drain? Does it need waterproofing?), ref-042 (If the cabinet height is done wrong, backache and back pain for a lifetime! These 2 formulas, calculate accordingly), ref-044 (23 mistakes that should not be made in the kitchen, avoid detours), ref-073 (Spending the same money, bathroom tiles can be accented with different colors 9.28), ref-076 (7 bathroom tiles not to choose, words of experience 3.11), ref-090 (DIY installation and following trends, the beginning of a bathroom tile disaster 8.1), ref-091 (The bathroom is not just tiles, there are also flashy backgrounds 2.28), ref-102 (For an open kitchen, how should tile laying be finished at the edges? 6.21), ref-120 (How to reserve water and electricity for the kitchen sink more appropriately? 4.18), ref-121 (If you waterproof a kitchen without a floor drain, just wait to go bankrupt!), ref-123 (Renovation waterproofing closed-water test, looks very simple 1.21), ref-124 (After laying the tiles, remember to release water to check the slope and waterproofing 2.8), ref-128 (How to do balcony waterproofing? Maybe previous renovations all did it wrong! 7.23), ref-129 (The longer the waterproofing closed-water test, the better, definitely not correct 6.19), ref-130 (Can gypsum board be used for kitchen and bathroom ceilings? Waterproof or moisture-resistant?), ref-132 (Kitchen door with connected window, satisfying daylighting and spatial value 9.13), ref-133 (U-shaped kitchen layout, this is the best combination 4.30), ref-134 (Kitchen with balcony, doing it this way is all reasonable 7.10), ref-135 (Is it necessary to keep a floor drain in the kitchen? 1.26), ref-136 (If you can't use a sliding door for the kitchen, then use an unequal double door 5.23), ref-137 (Insufficient kitchen daylight, 5 solutions 11.12), ref-138 (Entry door directly facing the kitchen door, how to renovate?), ref-139 (Cooking in the kitchen in summer is too hot, air conditioning + cool master + open style 8.14), ref-140 (The awkward corner of a small kitchen, how to make reasonable use of it? 8.29), ref-141 (No worries, an L-shaped kitchen is best laid out like this 4.25), ref-142 (What size tiles to lay in the kitchen? 5.25), ref-143 (Knock down the wall and replace it with glass, the kitchen is not just about improving light 10.13), ref-144 (Kitchen with balcony, how to renovate? 5.30), ref-145 (Don't let the sink ruin the kitchen! 5 golden rules for choosing the right sink), ref-146 (Poor kitchen light? You just can't bear to knock down the wall 4.13), ref-147 (10 good items that make the kitchen easier to use the more you use them, the cheapest only costs ? yuan), ref-148 (The 'cheap renovation' kitchen sliding door that was disliked back then has now become an object imitated by the whole internet), ref-149 (3 installation methods for kitchen sinks, each with pros and cons 5.16), ref-150 (Kitchen countertop quartz stone vs sintered stone, which to choose? 9.6), ref-151 (Kitchen countertop storage, what good items are recommended 9.10), ref-152 (How high should the kitchen ceiling be? Are you just doing whatever you want? 8.5), ref-153 (Kitchen sink, do you really know how to choose? 1.25), ref-154 (Kitchen corner design, not letting a bit of space go to waste 6.1), ref-155 (Stop taking risks with diamond cabinets in the kitchen! Change your thinking, not only save 3000 yuan, but storage doubles instead!), ref-158 (If you want to save money and still look good, the kitchen should be done like this 4.21), ref-160 (Don't use a top spray for the showerhead, it's really not about saving money, 5 major drawbacks you can't help but complain about!), ref-161 (Kitchen tiles only halfway up, does it actually look good or save money? 7.18), ref-162 (No tiles in the dry area, save money but still prevent splashes, how to do it? 9.24), ref-177 (Bathroom slope too small? Balcony has no drain for the washing machine? 11.18), ref-178 (Entry door directly facing the bathroom, it's not about feng shui, it's just that you can't get past it in your mind), ref-179 (Creating a bathroom under the indoor stairs, a new trick for space utilization 11.12), ref-180 (Kitchen balcony has a bathroom window, how to renovate this house? 9.15), ref-181 (AdviseDon't spend your money in vain! If there is a next time, there are 12 bathroom renovations I would never do! ), ref-182 (Bathroom tile selection, practicality first, aesthetics second 9.8), ref-183 (Poor bathroom lighting? Don't worry, 4 magic tricks to brighten it instantly), ref-184 (If you want a three-way separated bathroom, how should it be laid out? 11.23), ref-185 (What size tiles to use in the bathroom is not up to your whims 3.9), ref-186 (Break the uselessness! The magical renovation of a bathroom bay window instantly adds value to your space 12.14), ref-187 (Bathroom door with connected window, satisfying lighting and space value 9.12), ref-188 (For elderly people living alone, do the bathroom this way; don't wait until something happens before looking at it 10.23), ref-189 (Bathroom threshold stone color matching, don't get it wrong 6.4), ref-190 (Taking stock of bathroom renovations, design highlights worth learning from 1.2), ref-191 (Besides aluminum buckle panels, what other ceilings can be used in the bathroom?), ref-192 (Interesting bathroom design ideas; learn them and you profit 7.15), ref-193 (Converting a bathroom into a laundry room to free up the balcony; young people are too good at renovating 9.6), ref-194 (Do 5 things well in the bathroom, and even a windowless bathroom won't smell to high heaven 12.27), ref-195 (How to lay decorative tiles in the bathroom? 9.11), ref-196 (A bathroom with a balcony; if you don't renovate it, you lose big. This kind of renovation makes it more valuable 1.26), ref-197 (No leaks in the bathroom, but the wall is damp? 12.13), ref-198 (Say goodbye to bathroom clutter, the complete guide to wall storage 7.16), ref-199 (Two kinds of tiles for bathroom walls, different effects 4.3), ref-200 (If the bathroom has a window, what kind of curtain should be used to block it? 1.4), ref-201 (For a wet-dry separated bathroom, besides the vertical pipe in the dry area, is a floor drain needed? 4.13), ref-202 (Poor lighting in the wet area of the bathroom can be solved with 3 tricks 2.19), ref-203 (No window in the bathroom so you use plain white tiles? You're OUT 9.26), ref-204 (With the same renovation, the textured allure of black bathroom accessories 1.16), ref-205 (Except for the bathroom, threshold stones can be omitted everywhere, provided the seams must align 3.16), ref-206 (If the bathroom can't be laid out, why not make an open dry area? 2.2), ref-207 (For multiple floor drains in the bathroom, keep them if possible 5.5), ref-208 (Minimalist parents' room, 80m² two-bedroom bathroom still has three-way separation), ref-209 (After seeing other people's master bathroom without a showerhead, I feel like my own home is completely wasted), ref-245 (Kitchen wall vertical storage, what good products are recommended? 8.27), ref-249 (Kitchen storage, take on the challenge of storage under the sink 6.16), ref-250 (Kitchen countertops at different heights are the details of life 11.28), ref-252 (Taking stock of kitchen renovations, design highlights worth learning from 1.1), ref-253 (Interesting kitchen design ideas; learn them and you profit 7.13), ref-254 (Other people's kitchen detail designs help your own renovation 5.15)
Wall and floor renovation:ref-005 (Ordinary households, should floor tiles be soft-gloss or glossy?), ref-006 (For wall construction, vertical-level and follow-level, which is more suitable for you?), ref-007 (In a house with underfloor heating, should you lay wooden flooring or tiles?), ref-009 (How exactly is tile-laying labor cost calculated so you don't get ripped off?), ref-017 (What tips are there for buying tiles for renovation? Can you avoid the traps?), ref-021 (How exactly should you choose and do tile grouting and seaming? Seam sealant, epoxy colored sand, polyurea—which one won't fail?), ref-022 (When exactly is the right time to do tile seaming?), ref-023 (How do you choose between tiles and flooring?), ref-024 (How do you choose wooden flooring without falling into pitfalls? How do you control pollution?), ref-027 (How do you choose wall materials (latex paint, art paint, wallcloth, microcement)? In the south during the humid return season, how do you keep them from getting moldy, cracking, or peeling?), ref-035 (How do you choose latex paint without paying an IQ tax?), ref-047 (Install the door first or wallpaper first? Really torn 7.1), ref-048 (For renovating a new home, should the balcony be painted or tiled? 4.15), ref-050 (No knocking, no smashing, tile paint is cheap and the effect is superb; only after finishing do you know what it means to suffer the consequences of your own actions 10.31), ref-051 (What should you do about hollow tiles? Smash them and redo? 8.8), ref-052 (What kind of door you install determines how the tiles are laid; is your tiler responsible? 10.15), ref-053 (Soft-gloss tiles, they look classy no matter how you look at them 10.2), ref-054 (In the dry area, if the bathroom cabinet only has half-wall tiling, how do you finish the edge? 11.21), ref-055 (How do you check whether tile laying is good or bad? 9.4), ref-056 (For a basic-needs house, there's no need to spend a lot of money on tiles 10.25), ref-057 (In the dry area, is it better to tile or not to tile? 6.5), ref-058 (If you know these 11 key points about tilers, your home's tiles won't fall into pitfalls!), ref-059 (Do large-format tiles give a high-end feel? Couldn't be more wrong 5.20), ref-060 (What factors should you consider when choosing tiles? 8.28), ref-061 (If there are problems after the tiles are laid, where does the cause lie? 7.23), ref-062 (6 major misunderstandings in tile selection, most people fall for them 7.6), ref-063 (I beg you, don't use dark glossy tiles anymore! 4.18), ref-064 (After doing many all-inclusive projects, I found the biggest mistakes are with tiles 11.6), ref-065 (Experience summary: doing seaming right after tile laying is the safest 9.23), ref-066 (For renovation, this one article on tiles is enough 6.14), ref-067 (Tile qualityIs it poor quality or poor workmanship of the workers? What are the signs of each? 1.1), ref-068 (These tiles are popular in renovations, hurry up and learn 2.6), ref-069 (How to buy kitchen and bathroom tiles? What people agonize over is money 3.29), ref-070 (Paint or tile the dry area? It depends on your living habits 6.3), ref-071 (Which tile brand is good? Who in the world is good? 2.7), ref-072 (I really regret laying 600*1200 tiles, too stingy, all gaps!), ref-074 (There are only three mainstream types of tiles, what are their taboos? 3.26), ref-075 (Laying tiles in renovations, glossy tiles are really not recommended 7.4), ref-077 (Transition between tiles and latex paint, how to do the finishing well 6.5), ref-078 (For continuous tile flooring or wood flooring, is a threshold stone still needed? 10.11), ref-079 (Tile TV wall, don't think it's just ordinary tiling 5.8), ref-080 (Full-package renovation, a detailed guide to the main material tiles 4.15), ref-081 (8 kinds of "appearance killers" tiles, 99% of homeowners say they regret them after moving in), ref-082 (Gray tiles, can lay out the fashion of young people 12.8), ref-083 (If you don't want to tile the entire dry area, how to prevent splashing? 6.20), ref-084 (Hexagonal tiles are really popular, they can only be used as partial accents 9.24), ref-085 (From tile laying to the end of construction, all these must be noted 4.6), ref-086 (Renovating a new home, the three most easily overlooked tile problems 2.11), ref-087 (If you buy tiles yourself, be sure to calculate the quantity well 8.2), ref-088 (When renovating a house, it's best not to choose these tiles 7.23), ref-089 (Install the door first or lay the wood floor first? 1.15), ref-092 (If your home is in the north, glossy tiles are not recommended for renovation 5.11), ref-093 (If your home has a balcony, what tiles are usually laid? 9.7), ref-094 (Be careful when choosing tile patterns, or you may become a cautionary example 9.22), ref-095 (Laying tiles on the balcony, look at other people's results 1.5), ref-096 (Wood flooring has so many drawbacks, people don't even dare to use it 3.7), ref-097 (A small amount of hexagonal tile accents, not expensive and with a sense of design 6.15), ref-098 (Laying dark tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, better use them with caution! 4.19), ref-099 (Whether tiles are soft-gloss or glossy cannot determine the light, but it can determine the grade 9.1), ref-100 (Glossy vs. soft-gloss tiles, homeowners are tearing into each other! Who actually comes out on top?), ref-101 (Diagonal/diamond tile laying, I only know these 9.27), ref-103 (Tiling the whole home for renovation can absolutely enlarge the space 3.21), ref-104 (Choosing renovation materials: the truth about tiles will make you not dare look directly 3.19), ref-105 (When buying tiles, beware of deliberate undercalculation, then adding more later 9.15), ref-106 (Renovation lesson: the door and floor were not coordinated, and the moment the tiles were exposed I was stunned), ref-107 (Installing baseboards, can't cover the tile gaps, whose fault is it? 4.21), ref-108 (Can wood flooring be used on the balcony? What conditions are needed? 9.13), ref-109 (Renovating a new home, what tiles should be laid on the balcony? 4.3), ref-110 (Wood-grain tiles vs. wood flooring, the ultimate renovation choice! Choose this way to avoid pitfalls), ref-111 (Buying tiles for renovation, does semi-porcelain or full-porcelain have anything to do with you? 5.1), ref-112 (The existence of wood-grain tiles is to replace wood flooring 10.9), ref-113 (Tiles are the key point in renovation, about those tile matters 5.31), ref-114 (Lay flooring or floor tiles for renovation? You are all terribly wrong! 11.14), ref-115 (Wood flooring for renovation, everything you want to know is here 6.19), ref-116 (Finally understood the secrets of soaking tiles in water and leaving gaps 5.23), ref-117 (Which is better, solid wood flooring or composite flooring? This result is too unexpected!), ref-157 (Not even one tile in the dry area, saves money and is practical 8.29), ref-159 (No suspended ceiling and no plaster molding, all soft-gloss tiles, pragmatic and money-saving 8.5), ref-163 (For children's rooms, latex paint is definitely the most eco-friendly, what forms are there? You thought it was just painting a big white wall? 11.21), ref-164 (Is latex paint eco-friendly? Are there many fakes? 5.7), ref-165 (Color-changing living room walls are the most eco-friendly renovation 5.26), ref-166 (Children's room wall decoration, the 4 most eco-friendly methods 3.12), ref-167 (Do major-brand laminate floors have less pollution? How should the dead Sanlu feel? 3.5), ref-168 (If wood flooring fears pollution, then lay wood-look tiles 7.2), ref-169 (Wallpaper or latex paint for renovation? Which matters more, face or health 8.24), ref-170 (Using tiles for a TV wall, affordable and eco-friendly 4.22), ref-172 (Besides storage cabinets, how to place items on the vertical walls of the living room? 6.16), ref-173 (No wallpaper in the dining and living rooms, what color is good? 11.5), ref-175 (The TV wall is not a complete wall surface, do not make shapes randomly 11.12), ref-176 ([Owner asks] Is latex paint better for the living room, or wallpaper? 9.23), ref-210 (Bedroom wallpaper is decoration, not renovation 10.16), ref-211 (If you want to put wallpaper in the bedroom, look at these cases), ref-213 (Eco-friendly + good looks, what color latex paint for the bedroom? 10.7), ref-214 (Color-separated latex paint application, the bedroom gains an unexpected sense of sophistication 1.19), ref-215 (Painting the bedroom latex paint gray, does it look good? 12.31), ref-216 (Paint the bedroom background with latex paint? Because I don't want to create a health killer 9.11), ref-217 (Covering the walls of the living and dining rooms and bedroom with tiles, what exactly is the point? 2.17), ref-218 (Blue series for the bedroom wall, does it look good? 1.2), ref-242 (Renovation is absolutely not just painting walls and laying floors, there are really too many tricks to wall surfaces), ref-244 (Color-changing children's room walls, which is more suitable? 11.17), ref-246 (Besides storage cabinets, how to place items on the walls of the study and bedroom? 5.21), ref-247 (You have ignored the walls in 8 places, storage is definitely not enough 10.21), ref-248 (If there are still empty walls at home, then don't say there isn't enough storage space 1.10), ref-255 (Balcony wall utilization! Besides storage cabinets, have you tried these creative uses? 5.28)
Demolition and alteration items and sequence: ref-119 (Why use hard wires for water and electricity renovation instead of soft wires? 9.21), ref-122 (Two ultimate tricks for water and electricity renovation, follow them and it will be hard to be scammed!), ref-126 (Water and electricity renovation is the hardest in renovation, and also the simplest 1.25), ref-127 (Various billing methods for water and electricity renovation, which is better?), ref-174 (Knock down the TV wall or use glass, enlarge the space 12.26)
Budget quotations and rights protection: ref-012 (What should you do if a neighbor's renovation infringes on your rights (water leaks flooding your home, damage to load-bearing structures, blocked daylight)? What are the paths to defend your rights?), ref-014 (How exactly should a renovation budget be allocated proportionally to be reasonable? How do you set aside an emergency fund and use a "closed contract + progress-based payment" to control overspending?), ref-015 (Which clauses must be set in stone in a renovation contract?), ref-016 (What traps are actually hidden in a renovation contract? How should you sign so that the cap on additional items, compensation for construction delays, warranty liability, and breach liability are all locked down?), ref-020 (Should a fully furnished home be renovated at all, and how should it be done, so as not to damage the original hard finishes and not get trapped by additional items?), ref-026 (How do you handle home acceptance inspection and stage acceptance? How do you check hollowing, flatness, closed-water test, and water and electrical pressure testing item by item?), ref-043 ("Settlement according to actual work" in a renovation budget is just a pit that makes you spend tens of thousands more), ref-118 (How do you inspect home water and electrical work?), ref-125 (No need to worry about water and electrical acceptance! Check against these 10 "hard indicators," and even a novice can easily avoid pitfalls), ref-131 (Big spender, did you replace all the developer's water and electrical work during your renovation? 3.10), ref-220 (How many of these renovation budget pitfalls have you stepped into? 8.8), ref-221 (When comparing budget prices, main materials cannot be compared 4.14), ref-222 (The tragedy of renovation: the budget is "unreliable," and the contract is like "waste paper"!), ref-223 (When looking at a renovation budget, pay attention to the notes inside 1.3), ref-224 (Spent hundreds of thousands on renovation but it still looks ordinary? Don't blame the budget; maybe these details were not done well!), ref-225 (When looking at a budget, stare hard at these places to make sure you won't be scammed 5.28), ref-226 (Re! Fuse! To! Be! Scammed! It all depends on how the renovation budget is made! Save a year of detours after reading this! A must for beginners), ref-227 (Analyzing the renovation budget, detailed explanation of the kitchen and bathroom areas 4.4), ref-228 (If you sign a contract for a renovation budget without measuring the house, just wait to be ripped off 7.5), ref-229 (The owner asked to look at the budget; this quote is too much of a pit 6.14), ref-230 (Analyzing the renovation budget, detailed explanation of public areas 3.25), ref-231 (If they won't give you a renovation budget without signing a contract, it's definitely not just being petty 3.2), ref-232 (Why does renovation go over budget? 11.12), ref-233 (Compare two budgets and understand them so you don't fall into a pit 4.20), ref-234 (Budgets need to be compared, otherwise no matter how many companies you find it's useless 10.14), ref-235 (The IQ tax in a renovation budget is paid far too much 8.31), ref-236 (How many pits are hidden in one budget? Did you see them? 9.3), ref-237 (Budget, process, style, procurement, hard finishes, soft furnishings... just hearing it all makes your head spin 12.1), ref-238 (How many budget items are there for one house? Only after reading do you understand you've been scammed all along 9.6), ref-239 (Renovating a new home, promotions + big deposit, budget + contract, and you're completely confused), ref-240 (For concealed work construction, at which stage should the budget be placed? 2.18), ref-241 (If a renovation budget only has unit prices, it will scam you without discussion 7.25), ref-243 (Make your renovation budget this way, and of course your total price will be low 7.7)
Minor renovation of fully furnished homes: ref-041 (Don't spend money wrongly! These 6 layout changes are the real cutting edge), ref-156 (Don't spend money wrongly anymore! These 6 layout changes are the cutting edge of renovation 10.3)

How to use

When a user asks a related renovation question (whether or not construction has already started), first locate the reference file according to the topic above, then give advice based on the specific layout/budget. Key points:

Give conclusions directly; first say "what not to do," then say "what to do."
When it involves alterations (knocking down walls, changing doors, changing drainage), be sure to remind them to first confirm whether it is a non-load-bearing wall, the property management policy, and the waterproofing scope.
When it involves safety (electricity use, slip prevention, child safety), use a self-check checklist so users can troubleshoot by following it.
Do not remove the AI flavor; use the "everyday life" tone of Xi'an Renovation Classroom, speak plainly, and give practical value.

Reference file list (255 in total, in reverse order)

ref-001.md — The tiles in an old house have hollow spots. Can they be repaired directly without knocking them out?
ref-002.md — The ceiling height of an old house is only about 2.5 meters. How can it be renovated to look taller and not feel oppressive?
ref-003.md — Does an enclosed balcony need waterproofing?
ref-004.md — The kitchen is too hot for cooking in summer. How should you choose between a cooling fan and a kitchen-specific air conditioner?
ref-005.md — For an ordinary household, should the floor be paved with soft-gloss tiles or glossy tiles?
ref-006.md — For wall construction, vertical leveling versus follow-the-wall leveling: which is more suitable for you?
ref-007.md — In a house with underfloor heating, should you lay wooden flooring or tiles?
ref-008.md — Are kitchen wall cabinets a necessity? Or an unnecessary move?
ref-009.md — How exactly should tile installation labor fees be calculated so you do not get ripped off?
ref-010.md — How should you choose and install a bathroom fan heater and heat lamp to avoid pitfalls?
ref-011.md — 19 amazing home makeovers, done by netizens themselves, without spending much money
ref-012.md — What should you do if a neighbor's renovation infringes on your rights (leaks flooding your home, damaging load-bearing structures, blocking daylight)? What is the path to defend your rights?
ref-013.md — How exactly should a balcony be renovated and used? Should the windows be enclosed, should it be a housework area or a leisure area, can the counterweight wall be removed, and how should waterproofing be done?
ref-014.md — How exactly should a renovation budget be allocated proportionally to be reasonable? How should you reserve an emergency fund and use a "closed contract + payment by progress" to control overspending?
ref-015.md — Which clauses must be firmly written into a renovation contract?
ref-016.md — What traps are actually hidden in a renovation contract? How should you sign it to lock down the cap on additional items, compensation for delays, warranty responsibility, and liability for breach of contract?
ref-017.md — What tips are there for buying tiles for renovation? How can you avoid the tricks?
ref-018.md — What should be noted when renovating an old, broken-down small apartment?
ref-019.md — What should be noted when renovating an old house? How is it different from a new house?
ref-020.md — Should a finely decorated house actually be modified, and how should it be modified, so as not to damage the original hard finishes and not get trapped by additional items?
ref-021.md — How exactly should tile grouting and joint filling be chosen and done? Among grout, epoxy colored sand, and polyurea, which one will not fail?
ref-022.md — When exactly is the right time to do tile grouting?
ref-023.md — How should you choose between tiles and flooring?
ref-024.md — How should you choose wooden flooring to avoid pitfalls? How should you control pollution?
ref-025.md — Which structures can be changed in an old house renovation, and which absolutely cannot be touched?
ref-026.md — How should house handover inspection and stage acceptance be done? How should hollow spots, flatness, closed-water tests, and water and electricity pressure tests be checked item by item?
ref-027.md — How should wall materials (latex paint, art paint, wallcloth, microcement) be chosen? In the south during the return of damp weather, how can you prevent mold, cracking, and peeling?
ref-028.md — Should the kitchen use drawers or pull-out baskets?
ref-029.md — Does the kitchen flue check valve need to be installed on the tiles?
ref-030.md — For the kitchen sink, should you choose a large single bowl or a double bowl, and an overmount sink or an undermount sink?
ref-031.md — How should the kitchen workflow be planned (the golden triangle of washing-cutting-frying, high and low counters) so that after moving in it does not feel like running a marathon?
ref-032.md — If the toilet position in the bathroom is wrong and needs to be relocated, will it clog?
ref-033.md — Bathroom dry-wet separation does not mean a shower partition?
ref-034.md — How can bathroom odors, floor drain backflow smells, and sewer odors be fundamentally solved at the renovation source?
ref-035.md — How should latex paint be chosen to avoid paying the stupidity tax?
ref-036.md — Why is the way waterproofing is done the correct way?
ref-037.md — Want the robot vacuum to move freely? Do these 10 renovations in advance during remodeling
ref-038.md — Ugly columns have been played with in new ways! A collection of netizens' imaginative renovations, each more outrageous than the last
ref-039.md — Don't mess around with floor plan renovations; 6 changes you'll regret deeply, 10 changes that get better the more you use them
ref-040.md — Should the kitchen have a floor drain? Does it need waterproofing?
ref-041.md — Don't waste money! 6 layout renovations are what really matter
ref-042.md — Get the cabinet height wrong and you'll have backaches for a lifetime! These 2 formulas, calculate accordingly
ref-043.md — "Settlement according to actual amount" in renovation budgets is a trap that makes you spend tens of thousands more
ref-044.md — 23 mistakes that should not be made in the kitchen, avoid detours
ref-045.md — One-step renovation or gradual remodeling? Buyers with essential housing needs should not choose wrong
ref-046.md — Only after living in an old house for ten years do you understand: the 4 invisible pitfalls to avoid most during renovation
ref-047.md — Install the door first or wallpaper first? Really纠结7.1
ref-048.md — Renovating a new house, paint the balcony or tile it? 4.15
ref-049.md — Balcony wall pier too short and cannot be knocked down? Try these renovation methods! 9.16
ref-050.md — No knocking, no smashing, tile paint is cheap and the effect is superb; only after finishing do you know what it means to suffer the consequences of your own actions 10.31
ref-051.md — What to do about hollow tiles? Smash them and redo? 8.8
ref-052.md — What kind of door is installed determines how tiles are laid; is your tiler responsible? 10.15
ref-053.md — Soft-matte tiles, no matter how you look at them, have class 10.2
ref-054.md — Dry area bathroom cabinet with only half-wall tiling, how to finish the edge? 11.21
ref-055.md — How to check whether tile installation is good or bad? 9.4
ref-056.md — For essential housing, there is no need to spend a lot of money on tiles 10.25
ref-057.md — In the dry area, is it better to tile or not to tile? 6.5
ref-058.md — If you know these 11 key points about tilers, your home tiles won't go wrong!
ref-059.md — Do large-format tiles have a premium feel? Wrong to the extreme 5.20
ref-060.md — When choosing tiles, what factors must be considered? 8.28
ref-061.md — Problems after tiles are laid, where is the cause? 7.23
ref-062.md — 6 major misunderstandings in tile selection, most people fall for them 7.6
ref-063.md — I beg you, don't use dark glossy tiles! 4.18
ref-064.md — After doing many full-package projects, I found the biggest mistakes are with tiles 11.6
ref-065.md — Experience summary: grout is safest to do after tiles are laid 9.23
ref-066.md — This one article on tiles in renovation is enough 6.14
ref-067.md — Is it poor tile quality or poor worker craftsmanship? What are the signs of each? 1.1
ref-068.md — These tiles are popular in renovation, hurry up and learn 2.6
ref-069.md — How to buy kitchen and bathroom tiles? What people agonize over is money 3.29
ref-070.md — Paint or tile the dry area? It depends on your living habits 6.3
ref-071.md — Which tile brand is good? Which person in the world is good? 2.7
ref-072.md — I really regret laying 600*1200 tiles, too stingy, all gaps!
ref-073.md — Spending the same money, bathroom tiles can be accented in different colors 9.28
ref-074.md — There are only three mainstream types of tiles, what are the taboos? 3.26
ref-075.md — Laying tiles for renovation, I really don't recommend glossy tiles 7.4
ref-076.md — 7 bathroom tiles not to choose, words of experience 3.11
ref-077.md — Transition between tiles and latex paint, how to do the closing well 6.5
ref-078.md — For continuous tile laying or wood flooring, is a threshold stone still needed? 10.11
ref-079.md — Tile TV wall, don't think it's just ordinary tiling 5.8
ref-080.md — Full-package renovation, detailed guide to main material tiles 4.15
ref-081.md — 8 kinds of "appearance killers" tiles, 99% of homeowners say they regret it after moving in
ref-082.md — Gray tiles, can lay out the fashion of young people 12.8
ref-083.md — If you don't want to tile the entire dry area, how to prevent splashing? 6.20
ref-084.md — Hexagonal tiles are really popular, can only be used as partial accents 9.24
ref-085.md — From tile laying to completion of construction, all these must be noted 4.6
ref-086.md — Renovating a new house, the three most easily overlooked tile problems 2.11
ref-087.md — Buying tiles yourself, be sure to calculate the quantity well 8.2
ref-088.md — Renovating a house, these tiles are best not chosen 7.23
ref-089.md — Install the door first or lay the wood floor first? 1.15
ref-090.md — Self-installation and following trends, the beginning of bathroom tile disaster 8.1
ref-091.md — Bathrooms are not just tiles, there are also fancy backgrounds 2.28
ref-092.md — Home in the north, glossy tiles are not recommended for renovation 5.11
ref-093.md — If you have a balcony, what tiles are laid? 9.7
ref-094.md — Be cautious when choosing tile patterns, beware of becoming a negative example 9.22
ref-095.md — Laying tiles on the balcony, look at other people's results 1.5
ref-096.md — Wood flooring has so many drawbacks, I don't dare use it 3.7
ref-097.md — A small amount of hexagonal tile accents, not expensive and has a sense of design 6.15
ref-098.md — Laying dark tiles in kitchen and bathroom, best to use with caution! 4.19
ref-099.md — Whether tiles are soft-gloss or glossy cannot decide the light, but can decide the grade 9.1
ref-100.md — Glossy PK soft-gloss tiles, homeowners are tearing each other apart! Who is actually superior?
ref-101.md — Diagonal/diamond tile laying, I only know these 9.27
ref-102.md — Open kitchen, how to close the tile laying? 6.21
ref-103.md — Continuous tile laying in renovation, absolutely can enlarge the space 3.21
ref-104.md — Choosing renovation materials, the truth about tiles makes you dare not look directly 3.19
ref-105.md — Be careful when buying tiles that they are deliberately undercalculated, then added later 9.15
ref-106.md — Renovation lesson: the door and floor were not coordinated, the moment the tiles were exposed I was stunned
ref-107.md — Installing baseboards, cannot cover the tile gaps, whose fault? 4.21
ref-108.md — Can wood flooring be used on the balcony? What conditions are needed? 9.13
ref-109.md — Renovating a new house, what tiles to lay on the balcony? 4.3
ref-110.md — Wood-grain tiles PK wood flooring, the ultimate renovation choice! Choose this way to avoid pitfalls
ref-111.md — Buying tiles for renovation, does semi-porcelain or full-porcelain have anything to do with you? 5.1
ref-112.md — The existence of wood-grain tiles is to replace wooden floors 10.9
ref-113.md — Renovation tiles are the key, all about tiles 5.31
ref-114.md — Renovation: lay flooring or floor tiles? You've got it all wrong! 11.14
ref-115.md — Renovation wooden floors, everything you want to know is here 6.19
ref-116.md — Finally understood, the secrets of soaking tiles in water and leaving gaps 5.23
ref-117.md — Solid wood flooring or composite flooring, which is better? This result is too unexpected!
ref-118.md — Home water and electricity, how to inspect and accept?
ref-119.md — Why use hard wires instead of soft wires for water and electricity renovation? 9.21
ref-120.md — Kitchen sink water and electricity, how to reserve more appropriately? 4.18
ref-121.md — Waterproofing a kitchen without a floor drain, just wait to go bankrupt!
ref-122.md — Two ultimate tricks for water and electricity renovation, follow them and it's hard to be cheated!
ref-123.md — Renovation waterproofing closed-water test, looks very simple 1.21
ref-124.md — After laying tiles remember to release water, check slope and waterproofing 2.8
ref-125.md — No need to worry about water and electricity acceptance! Check against these 10 "hard indicators", even novices can easily avoid pitfalls
ref-126.md — Renovation water and electricity modification is the hardest, and also the simplest 1.25
ref-127.md — Various billing methods for water and electricity renovation, which is better?
ref-128.md — How to do balcony waterproofing? Maybe previous renovations all did it wrong! 7.23
ref-129.md — The longer the waterproofing closed-water test, the better—definitely wrong 6.19
ref-130.md — Can gypsum board be used for kitchen and bathroom ceilings? Waterproof or water-resistant?
ref-131.md — Rich guy, did you replace all the developer's water and electricity during renovation? 3.10
ref-132.md — Kitchen door with connected window, satisfying daylighting and space value 9.13
ref-133.md — U-shaped kitchen layout, this combination is best 4.30
ref-134.md — Kitchen with balcony, doing it this way is all reasonable 7.10
ref-135.md — Is it necessary to keep a floor drain in the kitchen? 1.26
ref-136.md — If the kitchen cannot use a sliding door, then use a mother-and-child door 5.23
ref-137.md — Insufficient kitchen daylighting, 5 solutions 11.12
ref-138.md — Entry door directly facing the kitchen door, how to renovate?
ref-139.md — Cooking in the kitchen in summer is too hot, air conditioning + cool boss + open style 8.14
ref-140.md — Awkward corners in small apartment kitchens, how to use them reasonably? 8.29
ref-141.md — No more worrying, L-shaped kitchen is best laid out like this 4.25
ref-142.md — What specifications of tiles to lay in the kitchen? 5.25
ref-143.md — Smash the wall and replace it with glass, the kitchen is not just about improving light 10.13
ref-144.md — Kitchen with balcony, how to renovate? 5.30
ref-145.md — Don't let the sink ruin the kitchen! 5 golden rules for choosing the right sink
ref-146.md — Kitchen light not good? You just can't bear to smash the wall 4.13
ref-147.md — 10 good items that make the kitchen more and more handy, the cheapest only costs ? yuan
ref-148.md — The 'poor renovation' kitchen sliding door that was once disliked has now become an object imitated by the whole internet
ref-149.md — 3 installation methods for kitchen sinks, each with pros and cons 5.16
ref-150.md — Kitchen countertop quartz stone and sintered stone, which to choose? 9.6
ref-151.md — Kitchen countertop storage, what good items are recommended 9.10
ref-152.md — How high should the kitchen ceiling be? Are you just doing whatever you want? 8.5
ref-153.md — Kitchen sink, do you really know how to choose one? 1.25
ref-154.md — Kitchen corner design, not letting a bit of space go to waste 6.1
ref-155.md — Stop taking risks with diamond cabinets in the kitchen! Change your approach, not only save 3000 yuan, but storage actually doubles!
ref-156.md — Stop wasting money! These 6 layout renovations are the real key to home improvement 10.3
ref-157.md — Not a single tile in the dry area, saves money and is practical 8.29
ref-158.md — If you want to save money and still look good, the kitchen should be done this way 4.21
ref-159.md — No ceiling, no plaster line, all soft-gloss tiles, practical and money-saving 8.5
ref-160.md — No top spray for the showerhead, it's really not about saving money, 5 major drawbacks I can't hold back!
ref-161.md — Kitchen tiles only halfway up the wall, does it actually look good or save money? 7.18
ref-162.md — No tiles in the dry area, save money and still protect against splashes, how to do it? 9.24
ref-163.md — Children's room definitely has the most eco-friendly latex paint, what forms are there? You thought it was just painting a big white wall? 11.21
ref-164.md — Is latex paint eco-friendly? Are there many fakes? 5.7
ref-165.md — Changing the color of the living room wall is the most eco-friendly renovation 5.26
ref-166.md — Children's room wall decoration, the 4 most eco-friendly methods 3.12
ref-167.md — Big-brand laminate flooring has low pollution? How does that make the dead Sanlu feel? 3.5
ref-168.md — If you're worried about pollution from wood flooring, lay wood-look tiles 7.2
ref-169.md — Wallpaper or latex paint for renovation? Which matters more, appearance or health 8.24
ref-170.md — Tiles for the TV wall, affordable and eco-friendly 4.22
ref-171.md — 12 apartment layouts, no living room renovation examples 8.8
ref-172.md — Besides storage cabinets, how to place items on the vertical wall of the living room? 6.16
ref-173.md — No wallpaper in the dining and living room, what colors are good? 11.5
ref-174.md — Knock down the TV wall or use glass to enlarge the space 12.26
ref-175.md — The TV wall is not a complete wall, don't randomly make shapes 11.12
ref-176.md — [Owner asks] Is latex paint better for the living room, or wallpaper? 9.23
ref-177.md — Bathroom slope too small? No floor drain on the balcony for the washing machine? 11.18
ref-178.md — Entry door directly facing the bathroom, nothing to do with feng shui, it's just hard to get past psychologically
ref-179.md — A bathroom under the indoor stairs, a new trick for space utilization 11.12
ref-180.md — The kitchen balcony has a bathroom window, how to renovate this house? 9.15
ref-181.md — I advise you not to waste money! If there's a next time, I would absolutely not do these 12 bathroom renovations!
ref-182.md — Bathroom tile selection, practicality first, aesthetics second 9.8
ref-183.md — Poor lighting in the bathroom? Don't worry, 4 brilliant tricks to brighten it instantly
ref-184.md — Want a three-way separated bathroom, how to lay it out well? 11.23
ref-185.md — What size tiles to use in the bathroom, it's not just doing whatever you want 3.9
ref-186.md — Break the useless! The magical renovation of the bathroom bay window, instantly increasing your space value 12.14
ref-187.md — Bathroom door with connected window, satisfying lighting and space value 9.12
ref-188.md — Elderly living alone, do the bathroom this way, don't wait until something happens to look at it 10.23
ref-189.md — Bathroom threshold stone color matching, don't get it wrong 6.4
ref-190.md — Taking stock of bathroom renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.2
ref-191.md — Besides aluminum ceiling panels, what else can be used for bathroom ceilings?
ref-192.md — Interesting bathroom design ideas, learn them and you profit 7.15
ref-193.md — Converting the bathroom into a laundry room to free up the balcony, young people are too good at renovating 9.6
ref-194.md — Do 5 things well in the bathroom, and even a windowless bathroom won't reek 12.27
ref-195.md — Using patterned tiles in the bathroom, how to lay them? 9.11
ref-196.md — A bathroom with a balcony, you lose big if you don't renovate it; renovating it this way is more valuable 1.26
ref-197.md — No leaks in the bathroom, but the walls are damp? 12.13
ref-198.md — Say goodbye to bathroom clutter, the complete guide to wall storage 7.16
ref-199.md — Two kinds of tiles for bathroom walls, different effects 4.3
ref-200.md — The bathroom has a window, what kind of curtains to use for blocking? 1.4
ref-201.md — Dry-wet separated bathroom, besides the vertical pipe in the dry area, is a floor drain needed? 4.13
ref-202.md — Poor lighting in the wet area of the bathroom, 3 tricks can solve it 2.19
ref-203.md — Using plain white tiles for a bathroom without windows? You're OUT 9.26
ref-204.md — Same renovation, the texture appeal of black bathroom accessories 1.16
ref-205.md — Except for the bathroom, threshold stones can be omitted everywhere, provided the seams must align 3.16
ref-206.md — Can't lay out the bathroom, why not make an open dry area? 2.2
ref-207.md — Multiple floor drains in the bathroom, keep them if possible 5.5
ref-208.md — Minimalist parents' room, 80m² two-bedroom with a three-way separated bathroom
ref-209.md — After seeing others' master bathrooms without showerheads, I feel like my own home is completely wasted
ref-210.md — Bedroom wallpaper is decoration, not renovation 10.16
ref-211.md — Want to put up wallpaper in the bedroom, take a look at these cases
ref-212.md — A single woman's bedroom makeover: from plain and ordinary to full of vitality 1.20
ref-213.md — Eco-friendly + good-looking, what color latex paint for the bedroom? 10.7
ref-214.md — Color-blocked latex paint application, the bedroom gains an unexpected sense of luxury 1.19
ref-215.md — Painting the bedroom latex paint gray, does it look good? 12.31
ref-216.md — Painting the bedroom background with latex paint? Because I don't want to be a health killer 9.11
ref-217.md — Covering the walls of the living-dining room and bedroom with tiles, what's the point? 2.17
ref-218.md — Blue-toned bedroom walls, do they look good? 1.2
ref-219.md — Stop wasting space! Deep cabinets double in value after renovation, all practical tips!
ref-220.md — These pitfalls in renovation budgets, how many have you stepped into? 8.8
ref-221.md — Budgets compare prices, main materials can't be compared 4.14
ref-222.md — The pain of renovation: the budget is "unreliable", and the contract is as good as "waste paper"!
ref-223.md — When looking at a renovation budget, pay attention to the notes in it 1.3
ref-224.md — Spent hundreds of thousands on renovation but it looks ordinary? Don't blame the budget, maybe these details weren't done well!
ref-225.md — When looking at the budget, keep a close eye on these places, guaranteed they won't cheat you 5.28
ref-226.md — Re! Fuse! To! Be! Cheated! It all depends on how the renovation budget is made! Read this and save a year of detours! A must-have for beginners
ref-227.md — Analyzing the renovation budget, detailed explanation of the kitchen and bathroom area 4.4
ref-228.md — If you sign a renovation budget contract without measuring the house, just wait to be ripped off 7.5
ref-229.md — The homeowner asked to see the budget, this quote is too much of a trap 6.14
ref-230.md — Analyzing the renovation budget, detailed explanation of the public area 3.25
ref-231.md — If they won't give you the renovation budget without signing a contract, it's definitely not just being stingy 3.2
ref-232.md — Why does renovation go over budget? 11.12
ref-233.md — Compare two budgets, understand them and avoid the pitfalls 4.20
ref-234.md — You need to be able to compare budgets, otherwise it's useless no matter how many companies you find 10.14
ref-235.md — The IQ tax in the renovation budget, paid far too much 8.31
ref-236.md — How many pitfalls are hidden in a budget? Did you spot them? 9.3
ref-237.md — Budget, process, style, procurement, hard furnishing, soft furnishing... just hearing it makes your head spin 12.1
ref-238.md — How many budget items does one house have? Only after reading do you understand you've been ripped off all along 9.6
ref-239.md — Renovating a new house, promotions + big deposit, budget + contract, and you're completely confused
ref-240.md — Concealed works construction, which stage should the budget be allocated to? 2.18
ref-241.md — The renovation budget only has unit prices, they'll rip you off without discussion 7.25
ref-242.md — Renovation is definitely not just painting walls and laying floors, there are really too many tricks with walls
ref-243.md — Do the renovation budget this way, and of course your total price will be low 7.7
ref-244.md — Children's room wall color change, which is more suitable? 11.17
ref-245.md — Vertical storage on the kitchen wall, what good items are recommended? 8.27
ref-246.md — Besides storage cabinets, how to place items on the walls of the study and bedroom? 5.21
ref-247.md — You've ignored the walls in 8 places, so of course there's not enough storage 10.21
ref-248.md — If there are still empty walls at home, then don't say there's not enough storage space 1.10
ref-249.md — Kitchen storage, take on the challenge of storage under the sink 6.16
ref-250.md — Kitchen countertops at different heights, that's the detail of life 11.28
ref-251.md — TV wall circuit renovation, details exceed 6.29
ref-252.md — Taking stock of kitchen renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.1
ref-253.md — Interesting kitchen design practices, learn them and you've gained 7.13
ref-254.md — Others' kitchen detail designs, to help your own renovation 5.15
ref-255.md — Balcony wall utilization! Besides storage cabinets, have you tried these creative uses? 5.28

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