Renovating your home is not always the cheapest thing you have on your list. Basically, it never is. But, there are ways you can remodel your home on a budget, just so you don’t lose your whole savings on a natural need to refresh your surroundings. How do you do it? In the text below, we’ll give you some tricks and tips for remodeling your home on a budget.
Buy recycled or used building material
There is no need to say this twice. It’s cheaper, it’s better for the environment and you sometimes get it for free. What more could you possibly wish for? Scan your local community and see where you can find used or recycled building material. Also, look out for used building tools.
Remodeling your home on a budget and in good company
Give your walls an artsy new look
Update your home scenery with some cool pictures. Remember that old lady that found an original Pollock painting for 9 dollars in a pawn shop? You probably won’t be that lucky, but be on the lookout for something that can give your house walls a refreshment.
Make some space
Takedown a non-load-bearing wall separating the two rooms in your place and see how it affects the overall vibe of your living space. It can be, for lack of a better word, a revolutionary decision. More freedom of movement inside your place might be the thing you need. If you’re up for it, go for it. Since it’s a non-load-bearing wall the cost of the removal is at a minimum.
Before remodeling your home on a budget – prepare your stuff for storage
You need some working space, right? Remodeling your home can be quite of a mess. You don’t want any paint sprayed upon your kitchen table – just an example. So… First things first. Dismantle your furniture to pieces. Of course, that stands for furniture that can be disassembled. Secondly, think about security. You don’t want your furniture damaged. What you need is to safely prepare pieces in the right way. Get some good packing material and you’re all set. And just a piece of friendly advice: newspapers, for example, even though they are among the most commonly used packing material, can leave traces on your stuff.
Find a trustworthy storage provider. As was the case in high school, you don’t want anyone looking inside your locker.
Save energy and money on home lighting
You should think in advance while renovating your home. Also, think in advance while you’re in your local megastore, shopping for light bulbs. Sounds a bit silly? Well, an average 40-watt incandescent equivalent LED light bulb should cost you around 30 dollars. While the regular light bulbs you buy four-a-pack cost less money, the above-mentioned LED light bulbs are made to last 25 years and they spend little energy. If you’re remodeling your home on a budget, this will save you a lot of money in the long run.
Restore old furniture
Are you sure you want to throw that old wooden cabinet? Maybe it has been in your family for quite some time now. Maybe you should’ve taken better care of it. Anyhow, instead of throwing it away, try refurbishing it. It’s cheaper and more interesting because you can always tell a cool story about its origins.
