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Before beginning a home renovation project, there
are questions to ask and considerations to be made. First and foremost,
identify the purpose; what is it you are seeking to accomplish?
Is it to add living space, improve appearance, or to serve a specialized
function? Are you seeking to increase energy efficiency, value of
the property, or several factors at the same time?
For adding living space on a limited budget, homeowners can turn
to the attic or basement to utilize space already included in the
structure. This avoids undertaking new construction and the associated
high costs.
To achieve new décor with updated furnishings, bathrooms
and kitchens offer an opportunity to drastically change appearance
and design; also without the costs and complications of new construction.
In Chapter 8 we will look at these four important areas of the
home and considerations involved in project planning for each: attics,
basements, bathrooms, and kitchens.
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