Here’s How to Save Money on Your Remodeling Projects:

Planning/Products

·          Plan ahead – don’t ask a contractor to rush to pour concrete before the cold weather hits – or you’ll be charged accordingly!

·          Shop the sales and look for out-of-stock supplies that are discounted

·          Ask your contractor how to plan the project to save time and money

·          Select standard tile with an accent border of decorative tiles instead of adding a wall or floor of  designer tile.

·          Look around at all your fixtures -- are they worth saving? Can you repaint, stain or sand them to bring them back to life? Try to save what you can and design around it.

Structural

·          Stick with your existing floor plan -- don’t move walls or add on

·          Work with existing mechanicals, if possible (Building codes and safety issues may dictate otherwise!)

·          Do all or some of the work yourself, depending upon your skill level

·          Scale down the size of the project

·          Do the project in stages, if possible

Financing

·          Take advantage of promotional financing offers (but remember to pay the balance in time to avoid interest fees)

·          Shop around for the best rate on a loan/line of credit

·          Consider bartering services (lawn care, household chores, etc.)with a friend or relative who is a skilled remodeler