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Prioritizing Your Renovation

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tight budget,drainage system,heating system,plumbing,bathrooms, prioritize renovationsYou want to remodel and improve your home, and there are a lot of things you want done; but your budget will cover only so much. What are some general guidelines that will help someone on a tight budget get the best “bang” for their renovation buck?

First, separate your “must haves” from your “like to haves”. When people consider a renovation they typically think of improving the “look” of the home, generally in terms of just size and appearance. Yes, an attractive kitchen and bathrooms may look great, but what good are they if the plumbing is bad?

So deal with the infrastructure first! Address moisture and/or structural issues, such as l as inadequate drainage systems. Upgrading outmoded electrical, plumbing, and heating systems to make then both safe and efficient is a priority.

Also removing and replacing hazardous materials, like asbestos insulation, and lead piping. Install smoke alarms, and get rid of any bugs, rodents, or other pests. There is s no point investing in reconfiguring space if your existing house is likely to collapse, make you sick, or catch fire.

Once you’ve made the necessary environmental and safety changes, then you can plan your additions and improvements to the space and ‘Look” of your home by determine the minimal changes that will make it both livable and attractive. That might mean removing old carpeting, refinishing floors, and attractive paint for living spaces and good kitchen appliances and plumbing fixtures.

Once you have a plan, consult with a licensed, reputable and established home renovation contractor to put your desires into reality. Be honest about your budget and any other constraints you have.

When you and your contractor agree on what will and can be done, what you spend is what you’ll get – a home worth both the effort and the expense.


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