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All homeowners will face a tough choice sooner or later: to renovate, or not to renovate? There are a lot of arguments for both sides of the debate, but when people plan ahead and do their homework, they’ll see that the smart answer will almost always be “renovate”. This is because, after it’s all said and done, home renovations can greatly improve your home in many ways, but only if the projects are chosen wisely. Here are five reasons why renovations are a good investment- financially, aesthetically, and emotionally.

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For many homeowners, renovations are the last things on their mind during winter, especially if those renovations are outdoors. But if you want to save money, you can use the cold months to plan ahead for any springtime renovations you may have set your heart on.

Take these five money-saving tips into consideration now and get those spring renovations on time and under budget!

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For many homeowners, renovations are the last things on their mind during winter, especially if those renovations are outdoors. But if you want to save money, you can use the cold months to plan ahead for any springtime renovations you may have set your heart on.

Take these five money-saving tips into consideration now and get those spring renovations on time and under budget!

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One of the trickiest parts of installing flooring yourself is getting the floor level before installation. The subfloor, the layer (usually made of plywood) that provides you a surface over the joists, might look flat to the untrained eye. But across the width of the room, the levels can grade just a fraction of an inch, and while it might not seem too bad, it can seriously affect your finished flooring.

Without a level subfloor, your hardwood or tile flooring can buckle and crack, damaging these expensive materials. Prevent this by taking the job of levelling your floors seriously!

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