But Nov. 25 should be celebrated as an Independence Day of sorts, at least by professional athletes ... and probably their fans as well. That's the now forgotten day that baseball player Curt Flood changed sports in this country more than any athlete since Jackie Robinson.
Follow this four-step plan to arrive at the answer. 1. Ballpark the costs. First, get a handle on how much your remodeling dreams will cost. In general, major upgrades, such as a bathroom remodel or a family-room addition, run $100 to $200 and more per square foot. If youâll be using a design pro or remodeling contractor, discuss your project with them to get a rough idea of costs. 2. Figure out how much you have to spend.
In our experience for every $1.00 spent on raising and improving your house you will increase the value of your home by $1.50.Plus you can avoid all the costs of selling and purchasing a larger home (eg.real estate fees, land transfer tax, legal fees & moving costs).ou Want More Space. If you are considering a house extension, a better option may be to raise your house and put in a new floor. Raising your home can allow you to increase the height of your basement ceiling or create a new full basement from a crawl space.