We all know that renovating and remodeling a house is expensive. An average kitchen renovation costs more than $27,000, and a bathroom will run you more than $25,000 even if your plans are relatively modest. A lot of that cost is labor, which runs anywhere from $20 to $150 per hour depending on the trade involved and the specific contractor. If you’re looking to save some money on your home project, doing it yourself is one of the most obvious ways to go.
The demolition phase of a renovation project is something just about anyone can take care of themselves, and it saves a little money on labor. Plus, it’s cathartic to take a hammer to those outdated aspects of your house that you’ve hated since moving in.
Tile. If your floor or backsplash tile is in good shape and still fits your new design, removing it carefully and cleaning it up instead of smashing it into pieces is a great use of existing resources.
Removable stuff. All the things that can be easily removed instead of smashed up could be repurposed. Doors, cabinet hardware, and light fixtures don’t need to be replaced unless they’re crucial to your design (or no longer work properly). If you’re not going to re-use your doors, remember that they’re made of high-quality wood that could be cut up and repurposed elsewhere—as headboards or furniture, for example, instead of buying new.
The Domino Effect. Consider whether you can save money on other projects by salvaging what you have. Old kitchen cabinets could be transferred to a garage or basement instead of buying new storage solutions for those areas, for example.
Mix-up materials
Buying cheaper materials is one of the first things DIYers think of when trying to cut costs—and it works! But there’s a price to be paid, sometimes, in terms of the final look and durability of the finishes. One solution is to think about form and function separately. For example, cheap kitchen cabinets are usually not the most attractive, but a cabinet is essentially a wooden box. Cheap cabinets combined with high-end doors, drawer faces, hardware, and counter materials will look luxe but cost a lot less.
You’ve heard the expression “measure twice, cut once.” Planning and taking your time are some of the easiest ways to save a little money on any home project. Before you start drilling, nailing, and driving screws into cabinets, for example, make sure they fit the way you expect and that there are no unexpected problems. Dry-fitting everything also lets you ensure your measurements for fill pieces and trim are correct, that all power cords will reach outlets, and that you haven’t overlooked anything that’s going to be costly to fix.
Seek out deals
Things cost what people are willing to pay for them. If you can find high-end materials at discount prices, they’re still high-end, so before you break out the credit card to buy new, check out some options for lightly-used stuff, like
Floor models. You can often find high-end appliances and furniture at steep discounts because of the relatively light wear-and-tear they suffer. It pays to make some calls or in-person visits to see what might be available. Your best bets for floor models are when new models come out, which is usually September/October for washers, dryers, and dishwashers, January/February for ovens, and May for refrigerators.
Remnants. Search for remnant stores to find leftover countertops, tile, and other renovation materials. When stone slabs are cut for custom countertops, for example, the remnants are often oddly-shaped or nonstandard size, so you can buy them cheap.
One of the easiest ways to add costs to your kitchen or bathroom renovation is to move the plumbing. It costs nearly $1,100 on average per piping run to relocate your plumbing, and can run much higher if you’re making dramatic changes as opposed to shifting something a few feet this way or that. If you plan your design around the existing plumbing and electrical outlet layout, you can save a fair amount of money without losing any functionality.
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Camp in
Simply by choosing to live in your house during your renovation you’re saving money by not renting an apartment or hotel room. Yes, the dust and disorder can be stressful, but the savings will be significant.
It’s also possible to set up a usable temporary bathroom—even without plumbing. How fancy your bathroom accommodations have to be is entirely up to you, but as you shower in a makeshift stall in the basement, remind yourself how much money you’re not spending on a hotel room.
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