Tag archives for Home Improvement
Debt-Free Renovation: Steps for Success
The reckoning has begun. Our kitchen is well on its way to completion '“ just the floors need to be done '“ and the bills have started to roll in.…
4 Perks of Paying (a Little Bit) More
Right now, we're saving money by virtue of the fact that we're at a standstill with the renovations. It will take at least another week before the countertops arrives. Until…
4 Money Saving Tips for Homeowners
Implement these 4 ideas to help sell a house or upgrade a home without straining the household budget. Those Saving money is now back in vogue, especially when it applies…
Kitchen Renovation: 5 Lessons Learned
Nearly there '“ after a week of final plans and last-minute changes, our kitchen is nearly complete! Here is how the week has played out so far: Sunday '“ We…
How to make the kitchen reno go smoothly (and cheaply!)
The kitchen arrived today! Last Saturday was spent at Ikea, Home Depot, and 4 plumbing stores. It was one of the most exhausting shopping days of my life! But here…
Shop Around for Savings! 4 Lessons for Home Renovations
We discovered a few more ways to save money! Last Saturday, while Toshi was volunteering, I spent several hours visiting kitchen and bath shops in an effort to find a…
Save money by planning ahead with home renovation
Buying things ahead of time. Before Christmas, we met with Rebecca from the design and project management firm maison d'etre, a referral from my chiropractor's receptionist (the power of networking!).…