How to Save Big on Home Renovations

Have you had a remodel on your to do list forever, but just haven't gotten around to it? Have you been wanting to improve some rooms in your house, but aren't sure how to? Making improvements to your home can be one of the best ways to increase the worth of your home and bring it to its full potential. Remodeling can, however, quickly turn into a huge undertaking before you know it. You want to be conscience of the cost and to get the most bang for your buck out of your renovation. Balboa Realty home improvement tips will help you get the house of your dreams without breaking the bank!

Organize and Prioritize

The average kitchen remodel costs about $60,000, but with our tips and advice we can help you keep the costs way below that. You will feel significant savings without having to sacrifice quality and what you truly want to do to your home. Start by drafting out a plan for each room that needs to be remodeled and then prioritize this in order of which room needs to be done first. Having a clear vision will help you stay focused and an organized plan will provide a method to the remodeling madness.

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Consider Making Upgrades First

Before banging down any walls, considering making some upgrades might do just the trick. Many people think that completely gutting a room is the way to go, and although this might be the solution, it can be quite costly. If the room's size, shape, and structure is sufficient, upgrades can make a huge difference and in turn save you a lot of money. Start by look at what is in the room such as furniture, appliances, cabinetry and lighting. If any of these are outdated and don't work well, replace them. Examine fixtures and handles and if you need to get new ones. Look at the paint on the walls. Giving your walls a fresh new coat can make a world of difference. These smaller upgrades can completely transform a room without breaking the bank.

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Do What You Can Yourself

To keep costs down, the more you can do yourself, the better. Start with doing the lighter preparation work such as removing old carpet or covering furniture before the painter arrives. You'll end up saving both time and money. If you are handy and can do more than prep work, you'll end up saving even more money. Some of these projects include painting, tiling a wall, redoing counter tops and installing new appliances. If you hire a painter, it will cost you up to $100 per hour while if you did this job yourself you would only be responsible for the materials. When it comes to most intensive projects like reroofing you house, or redoing your floors, unless you know exactly what you are doing it might be best to let the professionals step in. The last thing you want is to fall into a position of paying a contractor to redo the work.

Published on Friday, April 21, 2017