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8 questions you should ask yourself before renovating your home
8 questions you should ask yourself before renovating your home
Talia LakritzAug 25, 2020, 02:51 IST
Ask yourself these questions before you renovate.Damian Gillie/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images
Before you start work on your home, you should ask yourself if it is worth renovating.
Determining your budget is also important, as well as including room in it for unexpected expenses.
Always ask architects, contractors, designers, and other professionals for referrals, and do your research.
Home improvement stores are seeing major sales increases during the coronavirus pandemic. With more people working from home and some stay-at-home orders still in place, many people are looking to improve their living spaces.
Renovations can increase the value of your home, but they can also be disastrous when they go wrong. Here are eight things you should ask yourself before renovating, according to experts.
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Is this house worth renovating?
Make sure the house has value.
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What is my budget?
Budgeting is crucial.
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What is on my "wish list" and what is on my "must-have" list?
A wine cellar probably isn't a must-have.
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Do I have extra money set aside for unforeseen expenses?
Things can and will go wrong.
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Am I using reputable professionals?
Do your homework.
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What does my realtor think about the renovation?
Share your plans.
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If you're doing the renovation yourself — are you up to the task?
Know your limits.
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Who is this renovation for?
Do what makes you happy — to a point.
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