{"id":55303,"date":"2020-01-28T08:21:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T15:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/?p=55303"},"modified":"2022-02-02T10:43:09","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T17:43:09","slug":"high-quality-renovations-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/rural-living\/high-quality-renovations-diy\/","title":{"rendered":"High Quality Renovations at a Low Cost \u2013 How to Do It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>High-Quality Renovations &#8211; Renovating your home can eat up a budget. If you have a taste for the finer things, you might not want to spend a lot of money trying to decorate and furnish your home.<\/p>\n<p>However, it can be hard to find items which meet your high standards. Luckily there are many places you can pick up a bargain, from an engineered wood flooring sale to searching second-hand sources.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the best ways to can get high-quality renovations at a low cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-hqmmpfzhx54p3dennhvf\" data-video-id=\"hqmmpfzhx54p3dennhvf\" data-volume=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/rural-living\/high-quality-renovations-diy\/#Do_It_Yourself_High_Quality_Renovations\" title=\"Do It Yourself High Quality Renovations\">Do It Yourself High Quality Renovations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/rural-living\/high-quality-renovations-diy\/#Wait_for_the_Sales\" title=\"Wait for the Sales\">Wait for the Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/rural-living\/high-quality-renovations-diy\/#Pick_Up_Second-Hand_Treasures\" title=\"Pick Up Second-Hand Treasures\">Pick Up Second-Hand Treasures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/rural-living\/high-quality-renovations-diy\/#Contain_the_Clutter\" title=\"Contain the Clutter\">Contain the Clutter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/rural-living\/high-quality-renovations-diy\/#Ways_to_Renovate_Cheaply\" title=\"Ways to Renovate Cheaply\">Ways to Renovate Cheaply<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_It_Yourself_High_Quality_Renovations\"><\/span>Do It Yourself High Quality Renovations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want an easy way to keep costs down? Handle the renovations yourself. Much of the cost of renovations often goes to paying for labor.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to spend thousands on workmen, just do it yourself. From painting to hanging wallpaper, there are plenty of tasks which you could handle.<\/p>\n<p>Some people might even want to take on more of a challenge with tiling or laying a wood floor.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what it is you want to try, you should be able to give it a go. One thing you should always be cautious about is plumbing and electrics.<\/p>\n<p>If you have no training in these areas then don\u2019t risk it; it is always going to be better to get a professional to help you out.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wait_for_the_Sales\"><\/span>Wait for the Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sales are one of the best times for you to pick up things which otherwise might be quite expensive. If you keep a close eye on sales times throughout the years, you should be able to score yourself a bargain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One of the most expensive parts of a refurbishment can be new floors. A smart floor which lasts long can cost more than you are happy to pay. However, if you wait for an engineered flooring sale, you will be able to pick up a floor you like at a price you absolutely love.<\/p>\n<p>Appliances often go on sale during holidays such as Memorial Day and Labor Day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_Up_Second-Hand_Treasures\"><\/span>Pick Up Second-Hand Treasures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people associate second-hand furniture with being a bit dreary and worn. However, you can pick up stuff which is nearly new at a fraction of the cost of what you might pay if you were to buy the same item from a shop.<\/p>\n<p>Keep a close eye on your local social media. You never know when you might be able to pick up the perfect piece for your home.<\/p>\n<p>Getting rid of furniture to make way for the new? Sell it on! If it is still in good condition, there is no reason why you cannot sell it. Someone might be happy to take it into their home and love it just as much as you have. Consider local online auction and sales sites.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contain_the_Clutter\"><\/span>Contain the Clutter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/rural-living\/remove-unwanted-clutter-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Removing unwanted clutter<\/a> and containing the clutter you want to keep can go a long way to improving the appearance of your home. Invest in shelving and storage so piles and clutter are out of the way.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Renovate_Cheaply\"><\/span>Ways to Renovate Cheaply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone wants an enviable home but that does not mean that you have to shell out massively to get one. With some clever choices on your part, you will be able to put together the perfect home for you without having to break the bank.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the sales, find out where the best trends are, and don\u2019t be afraid to negotiate if it gets you what you need at the best price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High-Quality Renovations &#8211; Renovating your home can eat up a budget. 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