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.
Remodel your house -- not your wallet. According to the American Homeowners Foundation, moving to a new home typically costs 8-10% of the current value of your home. On a $250,000 home, this cost is $20,000-$25,000; this is simply what it will cost to move. This includes things like home improvement, Realtor fees, staging, transportation of household goods, etc. This is a good base figure for beginning to establish your remodeling budget.