How to Create a Home Renovation Budget Without Guessing
About this episode
Bill Reid discusses how to create a home renovation budget effectively without relying on guesses or vague advice.
Most homeowners approach the budget question with guesses, Facebook advice, or numbers they heard from a neighbor. Bill Reid — residential construction expert with 35+ years of experience — reveals why the budget question is almost impossible to answer before design begins, and exactly how to answer it anyway. You'll learn the difference between an investment goal and a construction budget, the three-part framework (new square footage, existing square footage, scope of work) that prevents cost overruns, and how to balance your dreams with your budget before a single line is drawn. BE SURE TO CHECKOUT THE BONUS VIDEO FOR MORE INSIGHTS AND DEMOS OF SOME ONLINE TOOLS THE TWO-BUDGET FRAMEWORK Most homeowners think they need one budget number. Bill explains why you need two. The investment goal — covered in Episode 5 — is what the property justifies. The construction budget is what the project actually costs. Confusing the two kills projects before they start. The construction budget is built from three components. New square footage — the living area you're adding or building, the conditioned space where you actually live. Existing square footage — the part of your current home that…
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