Have you wanted to renovate your home for awhile but aren't sure how you can afford it? If your answer is yes, then don't fret, we can offer you some great solutions that won't bust your wallet.
Your first step in any home renovation should be figuring out what you want the finished product to look like. Find some inspirational photos and compile the ideas to come up with the concept for your renovation. Be realistic with yourself, you don't want to set yourself up for disappointment by trying to do too much on a low budget. We would strongly recommend starting with the room you want to renovate the most and working on the others one at a time as your budget allows. Another tip for keeping the cost down is to do as much of it as you can yourself.
Once you have a clear vision of what you want the space to look like, begin making a list of tools and materials you will need. Here is a list of places to get home improvement supplies at a low cost to get you started:
- Habitat for Humanity *This is my top recommendation. Habitat carries a variety of home remodeling supplies at a very low cost. From cabinets to light fixtures to paint to couches, you are sure to find some great stuff here.
- Harbor Freight
- Ace Hardware
- Lowe's
- Home Depot
- Tool King
If you can't afford to buy all the tools you need, you can also rent many tools at some places (Lowe's and Home Depot both offer tool and equipment rentals).
From here, you will want to do some research on how to properly do some of the handiwork you might need to do. Get help from friends and family if you can, the process will be much more fun if you involve some people you know. Two great websites you can go to for DIY guidance are DIY Network and HGTV.
Article written by Alyssa Elzinga
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