7 Ways to Pay for Your Home Renovation Without Going Bankrupt

7 Ways to Pay for Your Home Renovation Without Going Bankrupt

Whether you've been in your home for a few months or for a few decades, every home could use a little TLC. But how do you pay for those much-needed renovations?

Whether it's a small update or a major overhaul, you need to figure out where the money is going to come from to pay for it. We offer several ideas for how you can pay for your home's repairs and renovations.

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10 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Renovation

10 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Renovation

Those of us who have pets know they hold a very special place in our hearts. We may complain about vacuuming up the pet fur or having to take the dog out for a walk at 11 p.m., but we all know we couldn’t live without them. They leave paw prints on our hearts forever and always.

It is for this reason that we always encourage our clients with pets to consider them in their renovation plans. Pets are part of the household. Their comfort needs to be considered not only during the renovation itself, but we also need to think about how the newly renovated space can be designed to include some of our pets’ needs. We explore all of that and more in this article.

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How to Read and Interpret a Renovation Contract

How to Read and Interpret a Renovation Contract

Knowing how to read a renovation contract and ensuring you have all of the details covered in that contract can make the difference between a successful renovation and one that falls short of your expectations. We deconstruct a typical renovation contract to help you understand what details should be included and how to interpret the contract you’re about to sign.

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Should You Be Your Own General Contractor?

Should You Be Your Own General Contractor?

Everyone wants to save as much money as possible when doing renovations. You want the job done well, but you don't want to spend more than necessary. When it's a big project you're doing, hiring a General Contractor to head up the project can add 10-20% to the overall cost. So, should you consider being your own general contractor? We explore this idea and talk about a couple of cases that we've experienced firsthand.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Perfect Tile

Your Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Perfect Tile

Picking just the right tile for your renovation project can be a difficult task. You may think all you have to do is choose one you like the look of and that matches the rest of the décor in the room. But there is much more to consider than just the appearance of the tile. This blog is your ultimate guide to selecting the perfect tile for your next renovation project.

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Renovation Mistakes to Avoid During Your Next Project

Renovation Mistakes to Avoid During Your Next Project

You’re anxious to get started on your renovation! You’ve been looking through every design magazine imaginable and watching every home improvement show on TV. You think you now know everything there is to know about renovations, but do you? In Part 2 of our look at mistakes homeowners make when renovating, we explore seven more common mistakes you can avoid when doing home renovations.

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