What is the Cost of the Project??

Pricing the Project

Ah!  A fresh new year has started!   All your resolutions may already be busted as it is January 5th already.  I don't make resolutions but I do make plans.

One of the most common plans discussed in January are the home improvement projects planned for a given year.  I am sure 2015 will be no different for many of you.

Only need to look at the home improvement retailers Christmas ads and present January ads to know they are expecting lots of wood to be cut and counters to be installed.

I have seen now lots of classes for installing fences, bathrooms and kitchen counters, tile flooring, etc.

Yet as you plan, project costs get to be important.  As a Realtor, I see too many half completed or poorly done projects due to poor planning and perhaps cost planning.

This article from Better Homes and Gardens does a nice job helping with your planning process.

Please read and then GET TO WORK!!!

Make Over Costs

Steps to Success: Remodel the House

Frequently, we get the cart before the horse when we start a remodeling project at our homes.

Don't we usually believe changing out the kitchen sink will be a 30 minute process but are at still at it two hours later after two trips to the hardware store?

In a timely fashion, Better Homes & Gardens had one of their experts define the means to remodel successfully.  In fact, you will find 15 tips to remodel more quickly with better results.

Please don't tell my wife....she might make me read it !!!

To your success:  Remodeling Successfully

9 Simple DIY Weekend Decorating Projects

The weather is turning nice but your weekend could just keep you inside.    Here are some quick and relatively easy projects that

can make your home look a bit bright, more inviting  or simply give a lift to a musty old room.

9 Simple DIY Weekend Decorating Projects
Courtesy of Realtor.com Blog