15 ways to renovate on a budget
1 CONSIDER PROJECT MANAGING
One of the most obvious and effective ways you can save costs on your project is to manage it yourself. You don’t need to have had any previous experience at managing a build, but it helps if you’re naturally organised.
If you are privileged enough to have a job that allows you to work flexible hours, or if you can afford to take time off, then you are already in a very advantageous position. But before you seriously consider a sabbatical, it’s worth understanding the scale of what you’ll be taking on, and weighing up the costs against the savings. Will it cost you more to forgo a year’s salary than it would to hire a builder or project manager from the off, for instance? What do those figures look like after you factor in expensive learning experiences?
If the savings are worth it, then there’s still one more question: are you prepared to become completely immersed in your project, sometimes working seven days of the week?
If the thought of your build being completely in your hands leaves you a little too nervous, you could still save plenty of pounds by getting involved in as many of these other budget-friendly techniques as you can…
2 DIY — BUT KNOW YOUR LIMITS
It’s important to know when hiring a professional is the wise option. Jobs like wiring and
