Don’t we all want a house that is maintenance free and helps us save big time? Here are few tips that you can incorporate either while constructing a house or renovating one that will help you save money at every step:
- Opt for a seasoned professional while buying or renovating a property. Their experience and established relationship with supplier and contractors will go a long way in helping you achieve the desired results, in budget.
- Be clear with the contractor on the things you want and the things you do not want in your house. Presumptions can lead to a bigger bill.
- Be practical when deciding on what things can you do yourself. At times improving something ends up badly in paying to fix it.
- Demolition sites are a good way to collect materials without the overpriced tag. Distinctive doors, windows and many other things can be restored for your new home.
- If on a budget consider going for reasonable substitutes that are durable as well. For example, vinyl flooring can be opted instead for ceramic or hardwood flooring.
- Why work on the whole house in one go when you can let each room grow on you first, and then decide how you wish to decorate it? Though few essential structural components need to be in place, skip the other elements for later.
- Monitor the decorative and well as structural elements from time to time to ensure you get what you are paying for.
- Avoid last minute changes in materials or blueprints. These changes not only cost you more but also take up a lot of time.
- Every household has few things that need a separate storage space due to their non-existent yet important-at-times usage. Think about storage space in the attic, under the staircase or a spare room while discussing the overall plan.
- If you are not the artistic type and like minimal designs, you can go for same tiles and flooring in all the rooms. It saves a lot of money.
- Paint the roof and exterior white in colour. It absorbs lesser heat thus keeping your house cooler.
- Plant as many trees and plants as possible in and around your house. This will not only add some vibrant colour to your abode but keep the place cooler and fresher.
- Make provision for CFLs wherever you plan for fancy lighting. They save a lot on energy consumption and eventually on bills.
Last but not the least, do a maintenance run on all the fittings and fixtures from time to time to avoid inconvenience in the longer run.
