How to Get Started in Home Remodeling

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How to Get Started in Home Remodeling

Home remodeling is the process of transforming an old or damaged home into a more appealing and functional one. Home renovations include adding new rooms or reconfiguring existing areas for storage or functionality. A home can also be renovated to reflect the owner’s taste and style. Listed below are some tips to make your home more appealing. Start planning your next renovation project today! We hope this article helped you get started! Let us know what kind of improvements you’d like to make!

Prioritize your wants and needs and look for inspiration in magazines and on websites. Collect pictures of rooms and areas you like and research what makes them unique and functional. Consider traffic patterns, placement of furniture, lighting, and how you plan to use each space. Consider remodeling for aging-in-place or limited mobility. You can hire a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) to help you get started on the project.

Home remodeling projects can lower homeowners’ insurance rates. Installing an alarm system, updating systems, and installing a generator or gas and smoke sensors can reduce premiums. Changing the roof or installing a new heating and cooling system is a popular choice. The National Association of Realtors reports that the average home remodeling project is worth $300 billion in 2015, and is on track to reach $5 trillion by 2024. That’s twice as fast as the overall growth of retail spending. Clearly, Americans are willing to spend a lot of money on home improvements.