How to save money on renovating a two-room apartment: reducing expenses correctly
Renovating an apartment is an expensive business, but if you want, you can save a lot of money.
First of all, it is worth carefully planning all stages of the renovation.
It is necessary to draw up a detailed work plan indicating the order, list all the materials and tools, and the quantities in which they need to be purchased, says Yulia Tychino .
It is also important to decide what work can be done on your own and where the help of specialists will be needed.
For example, you can hang wallpaper, paint walls and ceilings, and install flooring yourself. But for plumbing and electrical work, it is better to hire professionals - this guarantees quality and safety.
To reduce material costs, it is worth doing without expensive decorative elements in the finishing - stucco, complex textures of wallpaper. It is better to choose simple and inexpensive, but high-quality materials.
When choosing a floor covering, you should also not overpay for expensive types of parquet or laminate. You can get by with simpler and less expensive options - for example, linoleum.
In plumbing and electrical equipment, it is better to give preference to economy-class equipment from trusted manufacturers. There is no need to buy the most expensive mixers, bathtubs, lamps. The main thing is that everything works properly and lasts a long time.
When choosing building materials, try to find wholesale warehouses or construction markets where prices are lower. You can also look for special offers or sales - sometimes you can buy quality goods with a discount of up to 30%.
Another way to save is to buy used materials that have retained their marketable appearance (for example, plumbing or doors). The main thing is to carefully check their condition.
As for construction work, here savings are achieved through your own labor. It is better not to outsource everything that the repairman can do himself. For example, dismantling old coatings, cleaning, preparing walls and ceilings for painting.
If specialists are invited, you need to choose proven craftsmen, without overpaying well-known firms. The best option is a team of workers who will undertake all the main stages of repair.
The fewer contractors there are on site, the cheaper their work will be. It is also worth agreeing on an hourly rate, rather than a fixed amount for the entire scope of work.
You can also spend less money on purchasing furniture and household appliances for an apartment being renovated. You need to choose models with an optimal price-quality ratio, without spending money on expensive brands.
Some furniture can be found on free classifieds sites or purchased in consignment shops. Household appliances can also be purchased used, the main thing is to check their functionality.
Thus, by planning the repair in stages, choosing proven contractors and approaching purchases wisely, you can save a significant amount without compromising the quality of the repair. The main thing is to show patience, persistence and perseverance in finding the best price solutions.
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