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5 Things To Think About Before Adding On To Your Home

An extra guest bedroom , a man cave, a new kitchen, or an office can be great new additions to your home. A new room can boost the property value of your home and can help you get more out of your investment. Before you go full send on a new room addition, here are five things our team here at HBK Constructions recommend you consider.  1. What is Your Budget Much like when you were buying your home, having a set budget in mind is a must when considering a room addition. The average cost of adding a room or house addition is $40,942. However, costs do vary greatly from project to project so it’s very likely your bill doesn’t run up that high.  Start with a plan and square footage estimate. Once you have that it makes it easier to get an estimate from local professionals. Your budget should plan for things going wrong and additional money needed to be spent elsewhere in case of emergency.  2. Will it Pay Off in the Long Run? Even though the cost of a new room...

How Can You Save Money On A Kitchen Renovation?

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Who doesn’t want a well-renovated kitchen? Being one of the most trusted  kitchen remodel contractors in Melbourne ,   we often face a common question from the customers,’ How can we save money on a kitchen renovation?’. Here we bring you the answers. Upgrade the cabinets rather than replacing it Cabinets are the most important appliances in the kitchen. It has a great role in space enhancement. Generally, homeowners used to replace the cabinets while renovating the kitchen. However, if you don’t have such a big budget, you may upgrade the cabinets rather than replacing them. You may paint the old cabinets and even reface them if required. Re shelving is also a great option when it comes to upgrading the kitchen cabinets. Refurbish Old Appliances Cabinets are not only kitchen appliances. A kitchen involves lots of sensitive appliances like a dishwasher, water heater, gas oven, microwave, refrigerator, and many more things. Replacing them may lead you to spend a large a...