Hello World! Welcome Friends! Lockdowns have been enforced as they are seen as the only way to combat the coronavirus without a vaccine. Staying at home and limiting social contact can lower the infection rate, potentially saving thousands of lives. However, along with the health concerns that Covid-19 causes, financial worries are present too. The economy has taken a hit and many people are worried about the security of their jobs. This doesn’t mean that you have to live like a pauper or that you have to put off the home renovations that you had planned. Take a look at how you can still afford to renovate during lockdown.
Money Management
Before you begin any scheme of works such as a new kitchen, an extension or a decor revamp of your living room, you need to consider your finances. The economic climate is looking a little uncertain meaning that you may not want to spend too much. If you do have household debt, you need to manage it effectively to ensure that you don’t become snowed under with money worries. If you want to revolutionize the way you approach your finances, visit DTSS to find out how to educate yourself. You can become debt-free, but to stay debt-free you need to understand how the economy works.
If your money management is excellent, you need to set up a budget for your renovation plans. List every job you need to complete to create a maximum expenditure for your works. Doing this will help you to stay on track, keep an eye on the purse strings and realize your decor dreams.
Kitchens
If you are keen to renovate your kitchen, consider heading to your local showroom to pick up a bargain. Here, there will plenty of cabinet designs that are ex-display. These units are still in exceptional condition but their drawers and cupboards have been opened a few thousand times. You can buy off the shelf and spend less than the recommended retail price of a brand new example. You can only really get a big ex-display if you don’t have a clear vision for your kitchen. If you want a high gloss modern look, but there are only shaker style country kitchens available, you may have to make savings elsewhere. Consider a man made laminate worktop that looks the same as a granite quartz worktop but is up to ten times cheaper.
Go Slow
You don’t have to speed through your renovations and do everything all at once. This requires a large cash injection. Instead, take your time and do jobs as and when you can afford them. If you are keen to redecorate the interior of your living room, do your flooring first but keep your sofa. When you’ve managed to save up enough cash, you can consider the vintage scatter back that you have your eye on. Seeing your new interior develop will help you to stay motivated and save rather than fritter your money away on unnecessary luxuries.
Renovating during lockdown may take more financial planning, but you can afford to inject some creativity into your decor during these coronavirus days.
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