How to Afford Your Dream Home Renovation on a Budget

Today we're talking about how to get an HGTV worthy home on a budget! Home Renovations on a Budget Last episode we got into the house hunt; finding one of the gems at a great price. Louis Guillama shared how you can snag a fantastic deal by going up with a fixer-upper with solid bones. Now we're getting into the nitty-gritty – turning that house into a home you love. We love those designs we see on HGTV and Pinterest, but we don't want to blow thousands of dollars on a renovation. So how do you get a beautiful home on a budget? Actually, that's what my husband Rob and I are tackling with our place. We bought a ranch home with a full basement a few years ago. We've tackled a few projects here and there, but the room that has gotten the most attention by far is the basement. It's a great sized space around 900 sqft, but when we first bought it, it was well, a basement. Now after a few projects, we're using it as a dual office space for when we work at home and it's been fantastic. And so far we've been able to do these renovations debt-free. So today, Rob and I will share our take on the basement renovation as well as tips on how we saved money with it. I'll also include tips from home renovator and author Kathi Fleck. In this episode we'll get into: Coming up with your renovation design and wishlist Creating a budget and saving up for your project Finding a fantastic contractor who will work with you and keep the project on budget Hope you enjoy! Resources to Keep Your Home Renovation on Budget Here are some handy resources for your home renovation projects! Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grow Your Stash Faster: High Yield Savings with CiT Bank Automatic Saving: Qapital Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Renovate, Remodel…Relax! 8 Ways to Save on Home Renovations Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and you're at the stage where you're planning and saving up for your home project, you really want to check out Coastal.   Besides having competitive rates with savings, they also have loan options for home improvements. You can find at more at bankbetter.org!   Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Music is by Lee Rosevere and Music for Makers.