How to Save Money on Your Home Renovation

Whether your current project is way over budget or you would like to spruce up your home without breaking the bank, there are a number of steps that you can take in order to save money on your home renovation. Some take more creativity than others. Always remember to choose a team with the experience and skills necessary to make the right additions to your home. Choose R Company for your project.

Top Money Saving Tips When it Comes to Home Renovation

Do not move plumbing or windows. Both are the most costly when it comes to home renovation. For example, moving the kitchen sink can add over $2,000 to a project and adding a window can add an extra $1, 500 to the price. Adding or moving electrical outlets is also expensive.

The Touches Make the Home Renovation Project

Not everything you buy has to be high end. You can purchase knock-offs or from the Habitat ReStore for an equally nice look at a much lower price. In addition, cabinets from Ikea are just as nice as the more expensive one, as are unfinished pieces and those in the clearance section. Chances are nobody will know unless you tell them. You can also repurpose odds and ends you have hung onto over the years or that you pick up at garage sales and the like.

Another place you can save money is on appliances. Unless you are Rachael Ray, you do not need the highest end appliances in your home. Mid-range appliances work well and cost much less. Save that money for other things. When looking to save money on your home renovation, limit the recessed lighting you install as it can be costly to insulate and cut the holes. Plus, it takes a high wattage of bulb when you use recessed lighting to brighten the room.

Where Not to Scrimp When it Comes to Home Renovation

Of course, there are those areas where you should splurge. One of the most important places where you spend money is the foundation. If there is a problem with it or it will not support your project, that is the first place you start. Another area where you should not look to save money is the toilet. The newer models are more efficient and use less water and will, therefore, save you money over time. Plus, they are much quieter.

If you are ready to update your home and are thinking about a home renovation, call R Company. They have over 20 years of experience improving homes in the El Paso area.