| Deciding on a whole house renovation depends on | | | | will need. If you do not enjoy shopping and deciding |
| several factors. The first is whether or not what you | | | | on features then you most likely are not a good |
| want to do is within your budget. You may have | | | | candidate for a do it yourself renovation project. You |
| great design ideas for your home such as a complete | | | | still can have your home remodeled but working with |
| new kitchen, a dynamite master bath and designer | | | | designer will be the best option for you. |
| second bathrooms. Completing the project includes | | | | When you opt for a complete renovation in your |
| new flooring through out the home with specialty | | | | home you will want to plan on moving out while the |
| hardwoods and custom stone flooring and tiles. | | | | work is going on. This will allow for the contractor to |
| However if your budget does not allow you to have | | | | expedite the process and will definitely minimize your |
| everything you want then perhaps choosing one | | | | frustration of living in a construction zone. Depending |
| project is the best option. | | | | on the size of your home and the amount of |
| Also you will want to consider how much your | | | | restructuring and redesign, you will be out of your |
| property is worth and the comparative values of | | | | home for three to several months. If you already |
| homes in your neighborhood for the houses that | | | | have a designer and have chosen what you want |
| have been renovated and the homes that have not | | | | and are willing to let your designer make decisions for |
| had any major renovations. In some markets the | | | | you as the project evolves then you have the option |
| homes that are in need of new kitchens and | | | | of leaving town and enjoying a great vacation |
| bathrooms will not sell at all and sit on the market for | | | | knowing you will be coming back to your new home. |
| years. Add on the cost of the renovation and | | | | If you do not want to purchase a new home yet |
| determine whether it is a good investment for short | | | | you want the look and feel of a new home without |
| term and long term return on your renovation dollar. | | | | the hassle and expense of selling your home, moving, |
| Keep in mind the intangible reward that you will | | | | and buying another home (along with all the wasted |
| receive from living in a home that is exactly what | | | | money on commissions and closing expenses) then a |
| you want it to be. | | | | complete home remodeling and renovation project is |
| A critical factor in determining if a whole house | | | | your solution. You will have all the elements of a new |
| renovation project is for you is how much you are | | | | home yet better, each cabinet, counter, floor and |
| going to enjoy the process of picking out and making | | | | fixture will be chosen by you or by your designer |
| decisions on all the elements that your new old home | | | | with your personal taste and style in mind. |