Courtesy of Lori Bolton

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ESTIMATING RENOVATION COSTS BEFORE BUYING A FIXER UPPER Older homes tend to have larger yards, more mature greenery and are close to amazing amenities. The neighbourhood where a fixer upper is located might be well established, and if it is only in need of a little TLC , it may also be well-priced. However, the challenge with buying a home with plans to renovate is estimating how much the actual renovation costs will be. Experts recommend breaking down the project into chunks and assessing the cost from there. The cost of updating the exterior and landscaping should actually be the easiest price to estimate as you can call reputable contractors in the area and ask them to take a look at the home from the outside. As for interior renovations, start with the kitchen since it’s usually the biggest cost. Again, talk to a contractor or kitchen specialist from the area. As long as you know the size of the kitchen and how much work you’d like to do they can give you a rough estimate, which can be anywhere from $50,000-$150,000. For the bathrooms, it’s the same idea. How many bathrooms are in the home? Do you want to renovate them all? Will the fixtures be staying in place or does the location need to be moved, meaning added plumbing expenses? Smaller bathrooms run about $15,000- $25,000 in cost, while larger bathrooms are an extra $10,000- $15,000 on top of that. Once you’re done adding up the estimates for those major areas, you’ll want to factor in whole house reno costs such as paint or flooring – if you haven’t already. Don’t forget to include 10-20% extra for unforeseen costs, which are a reality on the road to the renovation of your dreams!

HOW TO CARE FOR INDOOR PLANTS IN WINTER

Indoor plants bring so many positives into our home. From helping to purify the air, to providing us with greenery to look at during the long winter months. While caring for them during the winter isn’t a huge task, they’ll definitely be thankful if you do take a few extra precautions. For starters, make sure to dust their leaves as too much buildup can hamper their ability to absorb sunlight. Even better, put your plants in the shower and give them a good soak, which will remove any dust and give them a nice deep drink. Next up, make sure you don’t repot them during the colder months. Many plants go dormant this time of year and repotting them could send them into shock. Last up, make sure you don’t keep them near any drafty windows and doors. A cold blast could be too much for them to handle. Instead, keep them in warmer areas of your home. When outdoor temperatures increase, you can move them back to windowsills and near your entrances.

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