4 Tips for Remodeling Your Home (Part 1)

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 12 December 2017 15:29

As the weather gets colder and you spend more time indoors, it's the perfect time to look around your home, and consider how you can make it a cozier and happier space.

Remodeling a room or two can indeed be the answer to creating that dream setting – but only if you plan and prepare properly to avoid unnecessary stresses.

Our 4 tried and trusted tips will give you the know-how you need to tackle your new renovation project with confidence. We'll cover how to avoid delays, reduce skyrocketing costs and ultimately, turn your house into the home you have always wanted.

  1. 1. Plan Ahead

Start off with proper planning – many people don’t take the time to stop and do this and instead, rush forward with nothing more than a picture of what they want in their head. While it's good to visualize what you want the outcome to look like, you'll never reach your end goal if you don’t fully understand what you're getting yourself into ahead of time and prepare for potential hurdles.

According to ‘Better Homes and Gardens’, your groundwork can also help keep you on budget. The site offers many practical suggestions, one of which is to make your product selections early, which will not only help you to understand how much everything costs but also help you to prevent delays later on when things go out of stock and require a waiting period. That said, if your favorite item did happen to go out of stock, don't worry - buy used! I know you might think that the quality won't be there, but that isn't true at all. Over half of all Americans purchasing used while online shopping, and thanks to the sharing economy there are a ton of companies and platforms where even high-level celebrities like Kim Kardashian sell and purchase items.

 

2. Consider Financial Planning & Alternative Options

With so many options available to you in the world of home remodeling, it’s key to prioritize your options and try to save money where possible. First things first, know how much money you're looking to spend. From taking out a loan to simply utilizing long-term savings, there are a ton of financial options out there, so you may wish to meet with a financial planner that can walk you through financial resources for your remodeling project.

Of course, before meeting with a financial planner, be sure that you have gone through step 1 and know what you're happy to invest your money in. You may want to even see if there are altnerative options see where you can cut back to achieve a similar look and feel for less.

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