Introduction Whether you are renovating to improve your living space, or simply making necessary repairs to your home, careful planning lets you get the most from your home renovation dollars.
The first step is to set renovation goals that reflect your lifestyle and priorities. By defining what you want to achieve, the contractors and trades you hire will be better able to deliver great results.
There are a number of steps you should take to begin the planning process.
- First, write down your specific goals-the things you want to change in your home.
- Second, give some thought to both your current and future needs, so that renovations made today will accommodate changes in your lifestyle later.
- Third, put together a wish list of the things that must be included in the project as well as others items you'd like to include, if your budget allows.
These three steps will help clarify your renovation goals and priorities-essential information when you begin talking to contractors.
The toolbox provides useful information and checklists to help you through these steps.
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