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Should you renovate for personal enjoyment or resale value? Stop us if you heard this one: a contractor and a realtor walk into a house... BY MARKWELL LYON
AMONG THE SUBLIME joys of owning
a house, it’s hard to say where renovations rank. Judging by the number of home renovation shows on television, it’s easy to see how much people love the idea of home improvement—or maybe we just get a weird kick out of seeing the dismantling of other people’s homes (and their sanity, when something goes wrong). But more likely, it’s the ‘after’ part of the reno that we’re waiting for—the dream home that makes it all worthwhile. 8 T8Nmagazine.com
Considering the regular maintenance that all homes need, adding a renovation to the mix can be a hassle and a significant outlay of money. Still, most can agree that the allure of a brand-new kitchen or bathroom, or finishing part of the house, is undeniably enticing. But before you go knocking down walls, knowing ‘why’ you’re renovating is the key to getting the most out of a home makeover and could help you avoid unfortunate choices or costly mistakes.
Why Renovate? Whether it’s for more space, to go greener or be more efficient, or to simply freshen
