Get the Most for Your Renovation Dollars

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• Set Priorities
• Hidden Assets

Most homeowners find that renovating entails balancing what you want and the financial resources you have available. Professional renovators can suggest a number of approaches that will help to stretch your budget. Here are some of my favourites:

Set Priorities

Cost-effective renovations begin with clearly defining what you want to accomplish to be sure that you are covering all the important areas.

• The whole household should be involved in the planning process
• What is really needed and what would be "nice to have"?
• How will your needs change over the years?
• Discuss your ideas in detail with your contractor, who can offer sound advice on costs and approaches.

Discover Hidden Assets

Look closely at what you already have. Professional renovators can help you discover the hidden assets of your home. For instance, homeowners sometimes assume that they need extra floor space when maybe all that is needed is more effectively designed space. The renovator can often create the sense of roominess you want by:

• Rearranging interior walls
• Eliminating separations
• Installing larger windows

Look under existing carpeting and sheet flooring - old hardwood is often high quality and can be refinished. If your old trim and doors are in good shape, they can be refinished as well. Likewise, you may be able to reface your kitchen cupboards instead of installing new ones, or perhaps you can "recycle" hardware such as knobs and handles.

Need help getting the most for your renovation dollars? Find a General Contractor in your area at casaGURU. All of them are licensed, insured and homeowner rated.

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