Start Planning for Your Spring Home Renovations

February 2021

We all have different areas of our homes that we would like to update, whether it be new kitchen cabinets, a folding station in the laundry room, or a new headboard for the master bedroom. Although renovating your home can be fun, it can also be really expensive. Ascension Credit Union wants to make sure you get the most bang for your buck when updating your home. Here are four tips to maximize your time and money while renovating your home.

Make Big Impact Changes First

To save money, you want to consider making the changes that have the greatest impact first. Things like paint, flooring, lighting, and arrangement and existence of appliances and furniture. A fresh coat of paint can quickly and economically update, brighten and enhance a home. Then, if you still have money in the budget, you can make the changes that will enhance the home in more subtle ways.

Shop Around for the Best Price

Be sure to compare the prices at different stores and online. You may find that it is cheaper to buy the item at a store when it is on sale, and then pay someone to install it for you. In this way, you will also be able to pick out the exact thing that you want in your home.

Trade and Barter for Labor

If you have friends who have skills you are missing, you may be able to barter with them by sharing your skills with them. Don't forget, the trade doesn't have to be in remodeling. You could cook, babysit or run errands while they work on installing lighting fixtures for example.

Borrow Tools

If you need some big tools to get the job done, you may find a tool-lending library in the city or a place that rents tools. Since you will only need the tool for a short time, you can avoid the cost of buying it and finding a place to store it.

Let Ascension Credit Union help you make your home the home of your dreams. Call today at 225-621-2800 or visit our website at ascensioncu.org to see how we can help you get the most out of your money.