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.
âSay you have an older row house that sells for $70,000 on a good day,â she says. âIf you add a $30,000 bath to that house, youâre not going to have a $100,000 house. A general rule of thumb is that you should only undertake a major remodeling project if you plan to stay in your home at least five years. Each situation depends on the local market, McLane says.