Remodeling on a Budget? Add Built-In Bookshelves

What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the end goals.

While many home renovations can be a costly undertaking, there are still several ways you can remodel the look and feel of yours when on a budget.  When thinking about ways to update your rooms, start from the ground up and Install or Update Your Wood Floors.

Old carpeting or a dingy wood floor can make any room look dated, which is why remodeling from the ground up is often your best option to freshen up your living room. The experts all agree that new wood flooring is a great option and can add a lot of value and open up a room.

How much will it cost?  Before you buy all new wood flooring and hire a professional to install it, see if your current wood floor – or wood floor under carpeting – can be salvaged with sanding and staining. Fixr reports the average cost to sand and finish a 200-square-foot wood floor is between $850 and $1,260. Installing a new solid or engineered prefinished wood floor is between $2,400 and $4,000 for the same size of room, according to Fixr.

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