Comments on: 5 Tips for Remodeling Your Home the Smart Way http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/ A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money, investing, frugal living, coupons, promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:58:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sweez http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-54887 sweez Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:08:17 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-54887 As a Realtor I would suggest adding a fresh paint job to existing cabinets before painting. As of point number #1 you can go overboard on your home as long as you don't go over budget on your wallet. It will pay off if you are remodeling your kitchen and get cabinets that have a good look. You can get by with with cabinets that look good when closed but might not have the bells and whistles like dove tails or soft close sliders. It pays off to do a back splash up the wall and going with a granite counter top. Prices have really gone down in the last few years. As a Realtor I would suggest adding a fresh paint job to existing cabinets before painting. As of point number #1 you can go overboard on your home as long as you don’t go over budget on your wallet. It will pay off if you are remodeling your kitchen and get cabinets that have a good look. You can get by with with cabinets that look good when closed but might not have the bells and whistles like dove tails or soft close sliders. It pays off to do a back splash up the wall and going with a granite counter top. Prices have really gone down in the last few years.

]]> By: Joaquin Erazo, Jr. http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-44866 Joaquin Erazo, Jr. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:54:50 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-44866 Thanks for the practical tips on home remodeling. When you read studies on your ROI at resale for remodeling you have completed, your head can spin at some of the costs. A recent issue of “Remodeling Magazine” claims a “minor” kitchen remodel costs more than $21K, while a “major” one can cost nearly $60 K. Homeowners planning to sell must remain mindful of not pricing their home out of the neighborhood. Reviewing neighborhood comps can help you determine a sensible budget for your remodeling project. Thanks for the practical tips on home remodeling. When you read studies on your ROI at resale for remodeling you have completed, your head can spin at some of the costs. A recent issue of “Remodeling Magazine” claims a “minor” kitchen remodel costs more than $21K, while a “major” one can cost nearly $60 K. Homeowners planning to sell must remain mindful of not pricing their home out of the neighborhood. Reviewing neighborhood comps can help you determine a sensible budget for your remodeling project.

]]> By: Witty Artist http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-44688 Witty Artist Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:15:02 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-44688 I think no. 2 is the most important. Taking care of the structural flaws is like learning the ABC. Not only I'dfeel more secure, but also more relaxed to think about the other stuff, once I know the basics are Ok. I think no. 2 is the most important. Taking care of the structural flaws is like learning the ABC. Not only I’dfeel more secure, but also more relaxed to think about the other stuff, once I know the basics are Ok.

]]> By: Carrie http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-33198 Carrie Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:17:43 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-33198 Thank you for these remodeling tips. I have just one more to add: Make sure to rent a <a href="http://www.budgetdumpster.com" rel="nofollow">dumpster</a> from a reliable dumpster service. Some will help you clear your renovation waste very inexpensively. Thank you for these remodeling tips. I have just one more to add: Make sure to rent a dumpster from a reliable dumpster service. Some will help you clear your renovation waste very inexpensively.

]]> By: DavidLeeman http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-30164 DavidLeeman Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:20:53 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-30164 Great Tips. Yes; the given 5 tips are quite helpful to remodel a house. People are often seen selling their house at a much cheaper price in order to get rid of the cleaning/painting. If you have decided to sell out your home make some effort to present it perfectly to the buyer. And you never know this may land you in a higer profitable deal. Last summer I sold out my house for pretty good offer. Great Tips. Yes; the given 5 tips are quite helpful to remodel a house. People are often seen selling their house at a much cheaper price in order to get rid of the cleaning/painting. If you have decided to sell out your home make some effort to present it perfectly to the buyer. And you never know this may land you in a higer profitable deal. Last summer I sold out my house for pretty good offer.

]]> By: Laura http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-25467 Laura Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:41:23 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-25467 Yes, basicmoneytips, you use the term "facelift" like I use the term "makeover," both of which imply aesthetic improvements rather than major remodeling or rebuilds. I have had a lot of success with this, and it can make a lot of impact for minimal cost when trying to sell in this highly competitive housing market. Take a look at my free special report on "Home Remodeling Success Secrets." Yes, basicmoneytips, you use the term “facelift” like I use the term “makeover,” both of which imply aesthetic improvements rather than major remodeling or rebuilds. I have had a lot of success with this, and it can make a lot of impact for minimal cost when trying to sell in this highly competitive housing market. Take a look at my free special report on “Home Remodeling Success Secrets.”

]]> By: garrett http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-25454 garrett Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:12:26 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-25454 I just bought a house recently and you would be surprised how much better a place can look with new carpet and paint. Its pretty cheap to do, but can increase the value of your home by quite a bit. People can get carried away with fixing up a house to resell, then think its worth a multiple of what they invested into it. Then they get left with a high asking price and a vacant property I just bought a house recently and you would be surprised how much better a place can look with new carpet and paint. Its pretty cheap to do, but can increase the value of your home by quite a bit. People can get carried away with fixing up a house to resell, then think its worth a multiple of what they invested into it.
Then they get left with a high asking price and a vacant property

]]> By: basicmoneytips.com http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-25428 basicmoneytips.com Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:31:30 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-25428 I tend to use the term facelift rather than remodeling. If done wisely you can add value and appeal to your home without breaking the bank. You would be surprised what a new coat of paint, new light fixtures, and new bathroom fixtures can do for a home. All these can be done yourself as well. If you have been in your home awhile, I would recommend start tackling one big project per year. That way if you eventually move, you will not have so much on your list that needs to be done to make your home more easy to sell I tend to use the term facelift rather than remodeling. If done wisely you can add value and appeal to your home without breaking the bank. You would be surprised what a new coat of paint, new light fixtures, and new bathroom fixtures can do for a home. All these can be done yourself as well.

If you have been in your home awhile, I would recommend start tackling one big project per year. That way if you eventually move, you will not have so much on your list that needs to be done to make your home more easy to sell

]]> By: Brandon http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-25425 Brandon Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:12:09 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-25425 #2 tip is extremely important. Taking care of structural flaws first should alway be the main priority of every homeowner. You don't wanna learn about it the hard way. Trust me. #2 tip is extremely important. Taking care of structural flaws first should alway be the main priority of every homeowner. You don’t wanna learn about it the hard way. Trust me.

]]> By: Cd Phi http://moneyning.com/diy/5-tips-for-remodeling-your-home-the-smart-way/comment-page-1/#comment-25420 Cd Phi Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:57:18 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4871#comment-25420 This post came at the perfect time because I am considering remodeling my home. Also, in terms of buying new things, one can also check out thrift stores that may have cool vintage items that can definitely enhance the overall appearance of a room. I'm definitely going to be re-painting our walls and maybe even throwing in wallpaper. This post came at the perfect time because I am considering remodeling my home. Also, in terms of buying new things, one can also check out thrift stores that may have cool vintage items that can definitely enhance the overall appearance of a room. I’m definitely going to be re-painting our walls and maybe even throwing in wallpaper.

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