Renovating your home is not just a move to increase your home’s value. It’s also a way of updating your style and finding out the things that need repair. Many people think that it’s too costly to revamp their homes. What they don’t know is that there are tricks to lessen the cost of home improvement. Here are some tips and tricks to help you save once you decide to give your home a facelift:
- Have a list and budget plan ready. Never proceed without this since this will determine the things you clearly need from the things you don’t, and this will help you see if you are already spending too much.
- Do not have your whole home renovated all at once. Decide on the room which you think needs it more. This way you will not have to purchase everything at once and you can still try to save up for the rest of the renovations that needs to be done.
- Try to DIY and hire professionals only when necessary. Remember that you don’t need to hire an interior designer as this can increase your renovation cost. Be creative and do your research on the internet. You’ll be surprise how many videos are on YouTube made by professionals.
- Buy and choose your own materials. Visit your local hardware store so that you can pick the fixtures yourself and gauge your budget. If you lack the skills, visit other stores like Ace Hardware. Who knows, you might learn a thing or two about hardware shopping.
- If you really want to have a professional renovate for you, try to at least have 3 quotations from different contractors. This way you can see which could deliver the same results at a lower cost.
- When buying in bulk, always ask for a discount. Stores can always lower their prices for as long as you are buying in bulk. It’s not like you’re buying goods from Divisoria, but your negotiation skills might be able to save you more.
- Remember that you have to fix everything that needs fixing first before you proceed with the renovation. This can help you save in the long run. Maintenance is the key to a long lasting house.
Remember, home improvement need not be expensive. With a bit of imagination you can create a whole new design for your room without draining your pocket. Be wise, save up!
Photo Credit: www.wagreensconst.com
Ordinarily, renovation is done only once or twice in a couple of years. And yet, even some expert renovators have some regrets and learned their lessons the hard way. Great sources! 😉
It is pretty economical if you have learned the skill of DYI (Do it Yourself). Aside that you already have the picture in mind of things that you really want to happen in your home, its pretty economical and who knows? you might discover that there’s a creative side in you. =D