Renovations can often mean significant and sometimes unforeseen expenses! If you plan well and make a budget, you can save money without sacrificing quality.
Here are some ideas to improve your home without breaking the bank.
Prioritize renovations by time limits and budget
The first step toward getting reasonably priced and well-done renovations is to prepare a list of your priorities, considering how important each project is to you. It is also essential to be realistic in terms of time and budget.
Even though you may have $50,000 to invest in your basement’s renovation, it may not be achievable if you only have two weeks to complete the work. Start by making an inventory of the changes you want to make in your home, determine how much time you have to achieve them, and how important they are according to your priorities and preferences.
Know your renovation budget.
We usually don’t have an unrestrained budget to do renovations. Most people complete them over a few years to absorb the costs. So, it is good to know the amount of money you have for your renovation projects, so you can detail each item on your list and know what is possible to complete. Get quotes to evaluate the costs or shop around for the cost of materials you will need.
For example, you want to replace your windows and your front door and renovate your bathroom and your patio. You have a $ 20,000 budget. Replacing the windows of a bungalow will cost you approximately $10,000 installation included (depending on the number of windows and options you choose). For your front entry door, options are unlimited, but it is realistic to expect to spend around $ 2,000. Now that your windows and door budget is taken care of, you know that you have $8000 left to spend. Don’t forget to respect your budget; otherwise, you could be in for unwanted surprises.
Alternative solutions.
There are many ways to save money on construction projects. Let’s take a look at another example. Your windows and doors are outdated, and they are not energy efficient. Now is the time to change them; otherwise, you could experience air and water leaks that could damage your property or increase your energy bill.
Don’t let wintry weather stop you from getting your new windows and doors as soon as possible. The excellent news is Fasada has special pricing for booking your installation this winter.
You want to buy quality products but don’t have a huge budget. Instead of opting to shop at big box stores, you can do business with a window and door specialist that will sell you energy-efficient products. An experienced representative will guide you through all your options, considering the amount of money you have to invest, and provide the right solution.
Try to have fun while doing your renovations, take the time to do them right and most importantly, don’t forget that Fasada design experts are here to assist you when changing your windows and doors!
