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Home › Articles › Home Matters › Cutting Costs on Home Improvement Projects

Cutting Costs on Home Improvement Projects

Tips from an Expert

By Dianne Hadaway

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Cutting Costs

Cutting corners on cost is great, but you should never sacrifice safety or quality workmanship just to save money. That said, here are some creative ways to cut costs:

  • Get to know your local contractors and inquire about buying their surplus materials.
  • Web sites like www.build.recycle.net have classified-style offerings on used or surplus building materials.
  • Find salvage building materials, carpet, lighting, appliances, etc. by searching the Internet or your local yellow pages for retailers of surplus, seconds and discount building materials.
  • Watch for home improvement, paint, lumber, lighting and d袯r sales and take advantage of discount warehouses.
  • Garage sales, thrift stores and antique shops are great resources for low-priced materials.
  • For DIY projects such as sewing, painting and building shelves you could form a home improvement cooperative with your family, friends and neighbors to share talents and help each other on your projects.
  • Refurbish instead of replace. You can paint appliances, dye carpets and slip-cover furniture for a fresh look.
  • Use free home improvement online tools and calculators like those you'll find at http://www.letsrenovate.com/sf/tool-set.html .

Improving your home doesn't have to cost you a second mortgage. While you may not end p with the castle of your dreams, your home will still look better and your wallet will thank you.


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