What Needs To Be Included In A Contractor's Bid?
Before starting any sort of major home renovation or remodeling project, you will want to get bids from contractors and compare price estimates. A bid from a contractor should not be a single number estimate. You will want to see a detailed, multi-page report with a line item for everything that…
How Much Will Your Home Renovation Cost?
Are you realistic about the cost of your home renovation? When you're going through a "gut renovation," the costs can quickly add up. The final price can vary drastically depending on if you want high-end finishes, and if you change your plans during the renovation process. How much should a…
You should never pay your contractor in full before the entire job is completed. Not that he's going to run off with your money, but you want to keep some incentive to get the job done right. You should give a deposit of 5 to 10 percent of the budget before work starts to pay for expenses like…
How To Keep A Renovation On Budget
A home renovation or rehab can last several months and cost quite a bit of money. But it's up to the homeowner to make sure the job stays on budget and on time. Requests to change the design or add extra features will incur extra costs and lengthen the amount of time for the job. Watch this Expert…
Sarah Susanka: Home Design And Money
Architect Sarah Susanka discusses the home design process and money. When you're doing a home design with an architect you should discuss money at every meeting. Home design includes balancing dreams against the money you have to spend.
