Renovation Tips | RE/MAX Leading Edge Sponsors Home Show
Posted by Laurie Randazzo on Tue, Mar 02, 2010 @ 06:26 AM
RE/MAX Leading Edge is sponsoring a Home Show at the Arlington Town Hall this Saturday, March 6th. from 11am to 3pm. The show will feature over 40 exhibitors, a series of workshops providing homeowners ideas on saving energy, organizing, landscaping and interior design. There will also be various raffles throughout the day.
If you plan to purchase a home in need of renovation or if you are considering a renovation on your existing home, the Arlington Home Show is a great place to start. We also recommend Richard Leaf, Leaf Design Associates (781) 721-6541, Winchester MA. From design, through the building process, Leaf Design Associates attention to detail in creativity, quality, budgets, scheduling, and follow-up will exceeded your highest expectations.
General Tips to consider:
- Be fully prepared with highly detailed design plans before beginning construction.
- Calculate the budget realistically.
- Have all necessary permit applications filed and permits issued in advance.
- Be aware of potential building code issues. Discuss potential problems in advance with building inspectors.
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Have financing fully secured before beginning, including an emergency fund of at least 30% of the budget in case of problems encountered during the process.
- Order items far enough in advance that they will be available on site by the time they are needed for construction.
- Have your temporary housing lined up before construction begins, if applicable, and make sure it is available for as much as twice the scheduled construction duration in case of emergency.
- Green is money. When looking at green alternatives, look for more efficient money-saving strategies. One way is to secure places with airflow, such as windows and doors, which will save money on electricity.