WSJ: “Five Questions to Ask Before Remodeling”
July 24th, 2009
A recent Wall Street Journal article detailed issues any homeowner should address before beginning to remodel your home. St. James Plantation custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes, Inc provides the same quality construction to our remodeling clients as we do a custom home.
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Spending on remodeling is expected to reach $316 billion this year alone and the number is still climbing, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute. So make sure you know exactly how big a renovation you can afford and whether it justifies the time you intend to spend in your revamped home. The Nest, a home-improvement Web site, says before making any big changes to your home you should ask yourself these big questions:
How long do I plan to stay in my house after the renovations?
Am I doing just cosmetic fixes or am I ready for an all-out overhaul?
Am I prepared for the home upheaval?
Are the renovations keeping with the style of my home?
Are my DIY choices reasonable?
To view the full article, click here.
Courtesy of: Marshall Loeb, WSJ, MarketWatch
