Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to begin. These tips can help.
Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.
To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:
July 9, 2023
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It’s easy to find online tutorials to help you turn certain home improvements into DIY projects, and you can potentially save money by doing so.
But it’s also important to consider factors other than costs and convenience when deciding whether to complete a DIY home upgrade.
Before picking up a sledgehammer, ask yourself the following questions.
If the project is relatively small and simple — think installing a faucet or repainting your guest bedroom — attempting to DIY is probably fine. In fact, it might be a great confidence builder, especially if you’re
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How much do you spend on yearly home maintenance? In GOBankingRates’ 2023 real estate survey, nearly 30% of existing homeowners surveyed said they spend between $500 and $2,000 per year. Of the age ranges who respondents, the highest percentage belongs to homeowners ages 65 and over, at 48%.
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It’s OK not to conduct certain types of home maintenance each year, but some types of maintenance and renovations should
