1. Plan to save.

2. Consider energy efficiency.
3. Know the prices of the materials you will need.
4. Shop till you drop.
5. Choose your payment and financing options carefully.
6. Create a low-impact design.
7. Reallocate existing unused or under-used space instead of adding on.
8. Choose low- or no-maintenance exterior materials.
9. Use factory-built materials and items whenever possible.
10. Get involved and do some of the remodeling tasks yourself.

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1. Accent What You Have:
2. Do Demo Yourself To Save money Remodeling your Kitchen
3. Paint Walls yourself
4. Refinish lighting surfaces to save money remodeling your
5. Replace the “Jewels’ of your kitchen

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1. Paint or refinish your cabinets instead of replacing them.
2. Install granite tiles instead of solid granite countertops.
3. Choose laminate flooring instead of hardwood
4. Don't spend a fortune on appliances.
5. Buy new lighting.

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1. Invest in "his" and "hers" robes.

2. Stuff your speed dial with take-out.

3. Get to know that guy with his name stitched to his shirt.

4. Know when to drop everything and run.

5. Hold off on conversations that start with "How was your day, honey?"

6. Get-togethers are great-but not at your house.

7. Do not open until X-Mas.

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1. Increase efficiency, not size.
2. Bring in natural light without adding windows.
3. Hit the recycling center.
4. Donate your trash.
5. Do your own demo.

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