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How To Not Blow The Budget On Your Renovation Project

November 18, 2020 by Australian Women Online

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Renovating your home can be an expensive endeavor. Whether you are going the whole hog and upgrading your home from the inside out, constructing the lavish master bathroom you have always dreamed of, or getting your kitchen current and relevant, it all costs. Before you can put some of your ambitious plans in place, you need to create a budget, and here, we are looking at a few ways you can do that.

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What are your priorities?

Although we all want a dream home, sometimes we have to sacrifice some of the more indulgent elements to remain within our budget. Assuming you don’t have an infinite budget, you need to think about what your priorities are. Write a list of all like tothat you would love to change, and then split it under two headings: wishes and needs. This helps you to see what’s important and what can wait a little longer. It’s a good idea to ask yourself what you want from the remodel. Are you looking to upgrade, do it for a return of investment, or just want a change? Knowing this makes it far easier to set a budget and make sure you are spending money on the right stuff.

Can you do it yourself?

You can save yourself an incredible amount of money by doing as much as you can. , Kitchens are always a good place to start if you are relatively new to DIY. You should always have a professional electrician deal with anything to do with the electrics and a reliable plumbing company to deal with that side of things, but the installation of cupboards and fitting in of basic appliances is reasonably simple. Of course, painting and decorating is easy enough to do yourself and saves you a fortune.

Have a plan in place

Like almost every part of life, having a plan in place to show the other people involved makes life much easier, and makes it much more likely that you will stick to your budget. Make a note of every single aspect of your home renovation project, from the structural information right down to fixtures and fittings such as light switches. By doing this, there is likely to be less deviation from the plan and everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet.

Stick to the plan

Of course, this is easier said than done, but sticking rigidly to your plan is going to keep you on track with your budget. There are always going to be some unexpected things thrown up – which hopefully, you will have allowed for in your budget. However, do not be tempted to go off course with a different worktop or fancy additional features as these little extras will soon rack up and take you well over your budget.

Home renovations will take time, and in many cases, will take more time and more money than you initially set out to spend., Patience is a virtue here, and keep going, even if you hit a snag along the way., The above tips will help to keep you to your budget.

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