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.
We have calculated the average cost of upgrading from a two-bedroom home to a three-bedroom home in your city. The average cost of an additional bedroom is about $86,000 or about $7,600 per year in additional mortgage payments (on a 30-year fixed 4.5 percent loan). million dollar baby is probably a stretch, but over the 18+ years you raise your child, you might come close. In the U.S., the average cost for a babyâs first year comes out to about $26,000 if you upgrade your house, use daycare, have insurance and buy the typical things parents buy.