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Homeowners have many different options when renovation costs exceed their savings, but they don’t need to put off crucial work when they can’t afford it right away. Lines of credit and credit cards are common options, though the often exorbitant interest rates make these tough choices. If you already have a mortgage, the last thing you probably want is another thing to pay off.

To avoid adding new avenues of debt to your life, there are several options you have when looking to work renovations into the mortgage, both for soon-to-be and existing homeowners.  

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renovation stress

You don’t get a remodel or renovation without at least a little “renovation stress”. For many homeowners, it’s a necessary evil you have to go through to get the room you want. While we can’t eliminate all the stress, here are some tips that will make the renovation process smoother, more organized, and much less stressful!

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Home remodeling projects can be awfully complex, but when you stand back and actually break down the process, most renovations follow a linear fashion: planning, hiring a professional if needed, demolishing the existing room or fixtures, and building that room back up. Here’s what you can expect at each step, and when you take it as a whole, it doesn’t look too painful of a process!

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waste disposal tips, waste disposal reno

Home renovations can be incredibly rewarding, but there will always be a little mess left in their wake. This mess has to be tackled responsibly and safely, and it can’t just be taken out to the curb and left for your garbage man – you’ll need some heavy-duty help to get the job done.

When planning the home renovation, you should also plan how you’ll dispose of all that wood, plaster, paint, and other waste. By taking care of it as soon as it’s coming out of the house, you’ll cut clean-up times and get all that junk out of your way as soon as possible!

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