When it comes to home ownership, one of the best decisions that can be made is to remodel, but before you start on your big project, ask yourself a few questions.
Why Do You Want to Remodel?
Like most things in life, the most important element behind an action is the motivation. Why do you really want to remodel?
Some people have decided to try saving rocky partnerships through assuming a huge project like overhauling their home together. If your relationship is suffering, remodeling your home together isn’t the way to fix it. Odds are you’ll only end up with debt, heartache and worsened feelings towards each other.
However, if you’re increasing space for family, changing how you use or space or increasing the value of your home, remodeling is the right choice.
According to most real estate professionals, the projects that offer the most value to homes in Minneapolis and elsewhere are upgrading your exterior to newer, lower maintenance materials. This includes new windows, doors and siding.
What’s Your Budget?
The next question to ask yourself is how much you can afford to spend.
Some expenses, like materials and permits can’t be avoided. However, you can cut down on how much money you’ll need by doing some of the work, like painting, yourself.
Figure out which projects must be done first, how much you can realistically do yourself and establish a baseline budget from there.
How Much Can You Compromise?
Once your motives and budget are established, figure out what you must have and what you can do without.
A great way to do this is to peruse the internet and magazines for ideas. The pictures can be gathered either into a physical binder or through using a site like Pinterest to compile them. You can then share them with your contractor to determine final estimates and a course of action.
Once you sort these basic questions out, you’ll be on your way to a successful project and beautiful new home
Window Outfitters offers exterior home improvements such as replacement windows and doors, siding, and other services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. If you have questions about an exterior remodeling project, please give us a call.
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