32 ways to save during a home renovation

Pricey natural stone benchtops may blow your budget if you’re not careful. To save money, consider installing them yourself. If you don’t have a lot of space to cover, look for remnants at a stone countertop supply yard. Before you buy, understand the pros and cons of various benchtop materials, including granite, laminate, solid wood, stainless steel and tile.

If you’re rebuilding your deck or are having a new one built, ask your builder if you can take on building the new railings yourself. You can also stain the deck yourself to save some money – here’s how.

The quickest way to blow your remodelling budget is to stray from your original plan. While unexpected costs are a possibility, be diligent and stick to your original plan as much as possible.

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Source: RD.com