There are a lot of reasons why you might be considering renovations for your home space. You might have a new house in your hand that you would like to make into a more suitable space before moving in.
It could be that you just decided on changing the look of your living space or have a need for more space to accommodate a new member in the home. Whichever it is, you will have to shell out some money to get this done.
So that you don’t end up spending more than necessary, we have curated these five tips to help prevent overspending.
1. Go the DIY way
When renovating your house, you will be surprised to find out that some there are some tasks you can get done yourself. These simple tasks could range from small installations around the house to clearing out needed space for the contractors to work around.
These tasks could look small and meaningless in the start. By the time you factor in their costs though, you will realize how much you have saved in costs.
Always try to keep your DIY practices limited to your skill and expertise though lest you create more issues than you started with
2. Keep to the necessary
The idea of getting a new kitchen and bedroom sounds great, but how practical is it? Before you start anything in the way of renovations, consider what is needed and what is not.
If you are considering fitting a gym into your home, we know how better that will make your living space. However, of what benefit would having an in-house gym be for you in the long run?
3. Start saving early
One of the mistakes people make is that they fail to start saving ahead for their renovation project. They usually wait till it is time to get started before they start putting some money away.
From the time the idea to renovate pops into your mind, plan some spare money every month to take off the financial stress when the time comes
4. Plan a Budget
One of the easiest ways to overspend during your renovation is by failing to plan a budget when starting out.
For example, you will have to factor in dining costs if you will be doing some changes in your kitchen space since you won’t be able to cook out of the room for a few weeks. You could have to pay for a temporary living space too based on not wanting to live near all that construction noise and bustle.
Most times, these things are not planned for and they end up being the ones that gross the most extra cash
5. Start Small
This is especially good advice for those that plan to do their renovation on a large scale. When you start small, you can get the ball rolling without putting a dent in your budget from the start.
Another advantage is that you get the chance to review the budget as you go along with the renovations, making it easy to reassess the judicious use of your remaining funds. You could even find out later that one of the renovations you had your mind set on was not really necessary in the end.
Above all, make sure you plan your budget around assessment from a reputable contractor and stick with it. Financing the project, and financing it right, should also be a concern.
If you are looking towards a loan, you should consider the flexible plans offered by the VA Renovation experts to get you started
My name is Sherrie Campbell, I am an author, Ph.D. holder, living in California USA. I'm a blogger for the Huffington Post, a weekly contributor for Entrepreneur and licensed Psychologist with over nineteen years of clinical training and experience.
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Karen Ching
August 6, 2018 at 4:07 am
I really love the idea of renovating within a budget. It really makes people realize that they don’t have to have hefty money to start their renovation. What I do a times is that, I go to thrift shops to see if there are any furniture that are in good shape and would fit in the house. Most of the times there are really great finds at thrift stores! And another idea that I love is buying a piece of furniture at a time. Renovating doesn’t mean a total change in a short span of time. Anyways, great points! 🙂
Jon Muller
December 5, 2018 at 12:50 pm
Starting small and saving early can really make a difference. It also helps recycling or repurposing stuff. I only buy brand new items if there is a really need for it. Otherwise, I am good reinventing what we already have. Nice post, by the way. Thanks!
Afton Jackson
January 17, 2020 at 9:05 pm
I like that you mentioned that in order to start a proper home renovation project, we will need to plan an ideal budget for it. My wife and I are planning to get our living room and backyard renovated. We will need construction experts that can help us fix these for us.