About House & Home: Home Renovations on a Budget

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor With fall quickly approaching, some of us are contemplating home renovations, projects that can be done inside as the temperatures start to drop and the daylight hours begin to fade. In our home, we're planning on updating our second bathroom and the kitchen, but like most people, we're looking to do it all on a fairly tight budget. And to do that, I went looking for help.... Cut Costs When Building or Remodeling a Home This is a great article to begin your home renovation plans as it takes you from developing a budget to cutting costs by replacing expensive building materials with more budget-friendly alternatives. See More About:  building costs  home construction  small houses 5 Tips for Green Design on a Budget My first goal of our renovation is to do it as inexpensive as possible, which in my mind doesn't mean skimping on its green-factor. Going green can actually equate to cost-savings if you know how to do it. And you will, if you check out these green-design tips. See More About:  green design  green shopping  air quality Easy, Fast, and Cheap Bathroom Remodeling That's what I'm talking about - easy, fast and cheap, yet stylish, too, without compromising quality, efficiency and function. Need I say more? See More About:  bathroom remodel shortcuts  tips for easy bathroom remodeling  renovate bathroom on a budget Save Money on Kitchen Cabinets In any kitchen renovation, the majority of the budget is usually spent on the cabinets. It's hard to imagine beautiful cabinets that aren't made of hardwoods, like cherry or oak, but as this article suggests, there are alternatives that will be just as long-lasting and look spectacular. See More About:  kitchen cabinets  kitchen remodeling  remodeling on a budget House & Home Ads Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen Renovations Bathroom Renovation Bathroom Remodeling Featured Articles Organic Weed Control Toothpick Flags for Scrapbooking Find a Vet for Your Exotic Pet How To Install A Soap Dispenser Top-Loading vs Front-Loading Washers Small Space Living   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement