"The average homeowner
spends about four times more on home repairs and improvement than he orshe did ten years
ago. Some of the increase is price inflation, but most of it is simply the result of more
renovation activity. Americans, it seems, have suddenly fallen in love with buying older
homes and fixing them up. The national home improvement industry grew from less than $30
billion in 1980 to an estimated $120 billion in 1990."
-James W. Rouse
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Carefully Assess your house and your needs, weigh options and their costs, write down clear
plans, and then stick to them.
- Some jobs can be done on your own, but others, such as the bathroom renovation seen at right,
must involve a professional.
- If it isn't broken, don't fix it. Depending upon your finances, it may be feasible
and affordable to totaly renovate a room. If this is not a possibility, consider strategic
replacements.
- Look for a reliable contractor and together have a tight contract.
(We suggest SJE Services as a reliable contractor in Northern
Virginia)
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