Renovation budgets have a have a reputation for running away with themselves. There are a reasons this happens, but homeowners often unwittingly compound the issue. This can happen when you change your mind mid-project or make the project bigger by adding new work.
How do you avoid this problem?
That brings us to my renovation principle:
Make decisions upfront and stick to the plan.
That means don't change the tile and don't add new projects along the way.
Analogy alert:
Design sets are like maps for your home improvement project. You use the plans to plot your course, stops and budget.
Mid-project changes are like last minute detours. They cost extra gas and make the trip longer. Sometimes you have to backtrack.
The bottom line: changes drive cost increases and delays. Stick to the plan to stay on budget and schedule.
About the author
Hey there neighbor, I'm Julie Bennett.
I'm a homeowner turned renovator and a Seattle real estate agent. I'm a woman on a mission to make renovation easier. I had some "if I had only known" moments when renovating my homes. I started Renovator's Toolkit to help homeowners like you "know what you don't know."