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You\u2019ve made the decision. You\u2019re going to remodel your home. But where do you start? Renovations are complicated and costly adventures, but one that will be well worth the investment whether you intend on growing old in this house or you want to be able to turn a profit when you outgrow your current home. Follow these simple steps leading up to a renovation to ensure your remodel experience is as pain-free as possible and you still get what you want.
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It\u2019s All About The Green<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The absolute first thing that must be thoroughly discussed, debated and firmly finalized before you take any other step is creating a budget. Your budget will affect every single decision from the moment you interview contractors until the very end. It\u2019s also very easy to go way<\/em> over budget if you\u2019re not careful. Touch on these topics before you arrive at your number:
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  1. Must Have Additions<\/strong> – there is a reason for the reno, a specific need driving you to save money to afford necessary updates. These are your non-negotiables. If you don\u2019t get what you want, you\u2019ll be unhappy in the end and it will feel like a waste.<\/li>
  2. Fancy Plans<\/strong> – List all the things you want<\/em> but don\u2019t need. You might be pleasantly surprised by what a contractor is able to hook up for you. Just understand these are the first things to be cut from the list for budgetary reasons.<\/li>
  3. Emergency Fund<\/strong> – There\u2019s going to be an unexpected problem. Or there may not. But having an amount of money set aside specifically for the unexpected will save you a ton of stress in the long run. Based on what you\u2019re updating, estimate the worst-case scenario. If you\u2019re venturing into bathroom or laundry room remodels, plumbing and electricity problems could arise. If you\u2019re lucky to escape without any accidents, you can either save the money for your next project, upgrade some fixtures, or use it to take a sweet vacation.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Finding The Perfect Match<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Research your contractors. Visit old sites they worked on. Scour message boards. Ask any friends in the area who they used for their renovation. Search online for the top recommended GC\u2019s in your area. Schedule appointments with at least three to start, and continue until you find someone you feel you can trust, who understands your budget, and can communicate effectively with both of you. Read all the reviews (especially the negative ones so you get the full scope of their strengths and weaknesses).
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    Get That Friendly Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Anyone who\u2019s been through a renovation will have a story to tell. Actually, they\u2019ll probably have many<\/em> stories to tell. And you should let them. It might seem terrifying and momentarily deter you from want to proceed, but it isn\u2019t so don\u2019t let it. But after these stories ask them what\u2019s the one thing<\/em> they wish they had known going into their reno they feel would have made them better prepared. It\u2019s a wild and crazy ride – just watch the episode of Will & Grace<\/em> where they decide to renovate the bathroom. Better yet, watch The Money Pit<\/em>. It\u2019s a lot of strain to undertake. But getting advice from those who have been there, done that will frame your mind for a better perspective on what to expect when expecting a reno.
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    You\u2019ve made the decision. You\u2019re going to remodel your home. But where do you start? Renovations are complicated and costly adventures, but one that will be well worth the investment whether you intend on growing old in this house or you want to be able to turn a profit when you outgrow your current home. 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