13 Renovating Tips to Help You Save Money

[@iandunn206]

2:13 have a budget 3:56 don't change the plan 5:21 functionality over design focused 7:25 reuse and repurpose 9:49 keep site clean 12:13 keep tools and materials organized 13:07 hire help when you're outside you're toolbox 16:01 do inspections before you start 17:14 build a timeline 18:25 repair/refinish instead of replacing 19:26 change your hardware & paint 21:05 make decisions together 21:30 pay cash

[@1Akanan1]

hey Jeff, give a thumbs up to the guy who setup your room for this show, the sound is top notch, it looks simple and neat. Who ever does the job behind the camera is good at it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers john!

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Jeff is loving what he does, and that’s all that matters in life!!!

[@jenniferrooks678]

Amen on the clean up! I hate leaving a mess after a project. It's kind of like cooking dinner and waking up to dirty dishes in the sink. Meh. Even more, tidy a bit AS YOU GO rather than leaving it all until the end. A little organizing/clean up as you go will save you time at the end when you are even more tired.

[@canadude6401]

Hi Jeff, I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for your channel! I am finishing my basement (more than half way done) using many of the tips you suggested on this channel. Especially the duct box framing trick with 7/16 OSB....saved me tons of time. Because I am doing everything except plumbing electrical and drywall, I am saving a ton of money too! 10's of thousands of dollars! Being a DIY'er has always benefitted me....even more these days!

[@PrivetteConstruction]

🎉t

[@terysantos2810]

Thanks! So glad I found you here on YT. Muito obrigada! 🇧🇷

[@thenewwayhome]

Spot-on tips, Jeff! This is what everybody needs these days, informative and helpful content to save the day! Promoting this cos DIY is very helpful financially and even mentally, instead of fostering negativity, fix the things you can with your hands.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@dolliscrawford280]

I repainted my bathroom with mildew resistant paint. Especially the ceiling. Best investment. Also did this when I rented apartments with the same color they never noticed.

[@ecospider5]

Painting an apartment with the same color. That is not a bad way to improve an old apartment. Great idea. And mildew resistant in wet areas is a great idea too.

[@adhc8560]

Your channel has helped me so much! I did all the demo in my bathroom myself, installed the tub surround tiles and light fixtures then got a contractor to tile the floor and do the heavy jobs I could not do, like installing the new vanity/toilet, and replacing the bath faucets, which was rather involved. I saved a few thousand dollars. It wasn't easy, but it was well worth it. Thanks!!!

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

Thers actually a bigger tip Jeff has given that really really speaks to the sole on other videos that was never mentioned. That Is( DO one room at a time.) This is the only real way to start and finish a project and then start the next one. And give a better budget for each one and prioritize your money.

[@ryanmuth2390]

Such good advice. I have the bad habit of working on multiple projects at a time and they take FOREVER to finish

[@eddyneedsahobby]

Ive been following the channel the last 4 years and remodeling my dads old house. It has been a great resource in getting the house's value above the remaining note. I wish I could save my grandfather's historical house but the job is beyond me

[@RICHat22]

Organized and clean are probably the most important tips in this video. Do this first, clean up before you leave, fresh start in the morning WILL make you happier and more productive. 2nd is don't work outside your skills/toolbox/finances.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

So true!

[@gurshaanbasra3639]

So true but the contractors we hired were a mess i terms of organization like he would need a part then tell us to go get it and he checked on the floor and it was under some papers or drywall 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@wscsace]

Gotta say Jeff your videos are that last push I need to start projects and your small tips as you go are super useful. Grateful for your videos 👍

[@abugarr123]

You say “have a budget…” it’s 2022 and the dollar has been printed into oblivion…my budget is “if it’s free or on sale that product has my attention” also my plan is “when it breaks”…these things make fixing a 1928 American craftsman multifam interesting(I had a roof professionally installed). I can not thank you enough for all of your experience you share. You have helped me add thousands to my property value and the quality of my life. Originally I was looking to rent out the upper for 600 gas included(Wisconsin). Now I’m looking towards $900 gas included. You ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!

[@joycemaynard2500]

Great advice. I am actually remodeling a contemporary home that has hardwood and was trying to see if it was worth keeping the flooring and just refinishing. I don’t want to break the bank

[@patricialyons760]

You are awesome! I really appreciate your knowledge base, experience, and how you break everything down to simplify it for novices . Thanks!

[@darkhorseman1834]

Getting ready to start building my own house by myself you're my go to anytime i have a question. Thanks for the great info. Ive been a professional mechanic and contractor for 20 years and i still learn a lesson from your content

[@castironwitch]

Paint Paint Paint! The Restore gets fresh mistinted paint every couple of weeks, and for six dollars a can, it's worth hunting through the colours. Mixed two cans of same colour, different shades, and did an entire guest room for $12. Had to cover purple from prior owners kid decor.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Greta tip. Cheers Lauren!

[@ecospider5]

Make sure to store any leftover paint correctly. A new container is Probably a good idea. Because you will never be able to match that paint again for touch ups.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I like it.

[@castironwitch]

@@ecospider5 often the paint is overstock from commercial orders, returns, etc, and labeled with the colour, it can be matched. I definitely label and store leftovers though, you bet.

[@facefromegypt5735]

You are always creative in all the works that you display through this channel

[@miamited69]

Clean as you go.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

definitely!

[@georgeprince6518]

Jeff you are the best professor

[@brentrivers6886]

I really appreciate your videos - I have learned an incredidble amount of information from them. The way you do things are so easy to follow and you use commen sense. Thank you

[@guitfreak666]

I am renovating part of my house and by God all you say there is great advice. I can't count how many times I had to run around looking for tools I had left "somewhere logical". Anyway, just experience for next time!

[@ecospider5]

What I hate is leaving tools inside of a wall. There is the old story of someone leaving their laptop on a 2x4. The next day that was a wall. With their laptop inside. Now that’s a disgruntled subcontractor. :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Alex, happy to share my experience. You don't have to learn everything the hard way!

[@michaelcoughlin8238]

You hit on a pet peeve of mine, the HGTV bad news report. I know they do it for drama for TV, but it still drives me nuts. "Love it or List It" is the worst for this. I will admit, having homeowners add things or change their minds mid-way through the project can be a real thing but you also have to handle it properly.

[@big1975E]

One way I’ve found to save money is to use cut offs and scraps. Let me explain… I found a furniture shop that sales 7/8” plywood to build their furniture. The cut-offs are stacked in full sheet equivalent layers. Each layer is one to three pieces and costs about 1/4 the price of a full sheet. Yeah there are more joints but the price is far less, the plywood is actually cabinet grade, and the smaller pieces are easier to handle. Now as far as scraps goes… a local granite and stone countertop company gives away their scrap pieces for free and will cut them & put a profile on them for me for a small fee. I thought that the scraps would be very small pieces but to my surprise I was able to get pieces large enough to do a five foot vanity in two sections. The point is don’t just go to the big box store or think about buying new stuff. Be creative and at the end of the day you may come out with higher end materials while saving money at the same time!

[@ecospider5]

There is so much of this around but it’s not advertised so it’s not used as much as it could be. I really wish this kind of reuse could be encouraged more.

[@ecospider5]

My neighbor took down a rotting 25’x25’ deck. But all the pressure treated lumber was fine. I took as much as he would give me. I built a retaining wall and a 12’x10’ deck. I got most the screws from leftovers of my brother in laws projects.

[@BrianZias]

100% do some exploratory holes , behind the pictures. Cut open the wall and ceiling in a few places and understand the studs and plumbing etc. I did this on my bathroom and it was big help to know what to expect before demolition

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Brian!

[@juanabarajas76]

Thank you, great tips!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

This is something i'v been looking for. Its a Real struggle. Percentag of money to put where at what times. I'm an investor. I really like this topic. Looking for new ways I need to think about this. Seen this live thanks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Caleb!

[@markmort]

About done with a complete kitchen remodel and there is one item you missed. Watch for the items you think cost very little. We found we had $1600 in cabinet hardware because was in with the cabinet prices. Changed that once we noticed it. We did the majority of the work, but called in people for specific items that we did not want to do. Saved well over $50k by doing the work ourselves. We did find that the sweeping compound works surprisingly well also. It took a long time as we were not fast, but we will be done before the contractors could even start the project.

[@amgj74]

AMEN!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@xmavrick]

Before credit cards if you didn’t have cash you had to save up the money or do without, it helped people learn to budget.

[@gabrielwilkinson4784]

Only thing differentiating credit and debit is when you pay, credit is fine it's just people don't understand how to use it to their advantage.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I'd always use my credit but only what I can afford.

[@ecospider5]

That is not actually true. Plenty of stores pre 1970 before credit cards offered credit to locals.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I think Jeff is really just looking to make a point about money and how not to spend more than what you have.

[@ecospider5]

I agree. And if you can get into the mindset of saving first then buying things you will have a less stressful life and after a couple years you will actually have more things. Not less.

[@ChilePicanteKornNvtz]

Great tips Mr. Safety Squints! Cheers.

[@zIDP]

Don’t forget about the relationship capital, even the dog will look at you funny that’s so true I’m experiencing this right now LOL Thanks for the great videos and advice!!!

[@maitajack]

Man you are very much full of good commun sense. Great video. Many thanks.

[@LubaAlanna]

Love the video. I’m a hairdresser and have to agree with “there’s no such thing as just” Hahah never. Ever ever. 😂

[@andrewmutavi590]

Love this guy,always Abt what truely matters

[@ecospider5]

One step above paint. 1994 house, we have always wanted to do a bathroom remodel. We still want to do that but 4 years ago we did. New Backsplash, new faucets, new lighting, and removed a wall mirror and installed a 6 foot framed mirror. $500 and the room feels new. But even more important than feeling new, we feel it’s ours.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I did my bathroom $2349 just bought a 50$ vanity repaired it came with a fawset Pant all fixtures mat black ⚫️ so it machines Picked up a newer used toilet for free Bought a tube unfortunately And plumbing New tile and the woks New fixtures Framed up a mirror for almost nuthing but the mirror itself for 30$ looks like 500$ And the results are stunning. I'm sold on used stuff. But man it takes a lot of work to find used stuff sometimes 😕

[@ecospider5]

@Caleb well done. It’s definitely not straight forward to find that much stuff.

[@cinders302]

Repair instead of replace, and in many cases, do one project at a time vs am entire gut - unless you have somewhere else to live while doing so👍🏻

[@HOkilla805]

Do u advise replacing drain line when renovating a kitchen? Or just install new sink and leave the existing drain lines alone?

[@JimClass-ique]

A major expense on a renovation can be financing costs. Can you perhaps make a video giving a high-level overview of different options to finance with their advantages/ draw backs, or even just what a homeowner has to do in order to secure financing?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Jim, In my opinion if you don't have the equity in a house that you can get a line of credit then every other financing option is off the table. by the time you pay the inflated labor taxes adn interest you will find it was cheaper to sell and buy another house. Cheers!

[@Pens724]

Man, you must have been over in my duplex that I'm renovating for half of these. One room used for storage for all of the decorations and jewelry for the rooms that the wife has bought, all before the rooms are even finished.

[@kathyjones4869]

I’m having to Reno due to water damage and when you only get a depreciated amount of money to fix it is when you get stuck because the insurance isn’t going to pay that depreciation till the work is done!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Ouch. The rules for payout need to change!

[@kathyjones4869]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY yes, they sure do!! Thanks for all the help you give!!

[@ecospider5]

Sticking to a plan is definitely a straight line to failure. Stick to a goal. The plan to fulfill that goal needs to be fluid. So when you open that wall and find a chimney that can’t move. Your plan adapts , but your goal doesn’t. I’m reasonably sure we are saying the same thing and this is just semantics.

[@dsa1konceptLLCcabinets386]

That's some good advice

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers to keeping it easy!

[@justanotherchannel6097]

I started my renovations and now over budget. So my dogs on Craigslist for sale now

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Great solution make a buck and reduce the number of mouths to feed!

[@CFLavertu]

I feel the need to specify one tiny thing Using a credit card (depending on the card) has some huge advantages. So DO pay with credit if you’re able to pay it back in total every month. But if you need to pay interest, then keep your credit costs equal to what your salary can pay back monthly

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

if you can afford it the payment you can afford to wait until you have the cash. Cheers! Life has too many surprises to assume all will be well while you pay off debt.

[@CFLavertu]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I get paid to use my card Paying cash is less advantageous for me 😂 it’s not a dept lol I can pay my cards monthly balance 10x if I wanted to. I don’t need credit cards but I would be retarded if I chose not to use them since they cash me back around a thousand each year and cost zero to use 😂

[@thesandman775]

"Pay cash" Now that's a concept that's money in the bank

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

If you can't afford to buy the materials you are not ready to build. Cheers!

[@thesandman775]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Of all the great pieces advice you've given on this channel, this one is the most important.

[@castironwitch]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY that's how I was raised.

[@kennethmichael5607]

Your rite

[@christianmagon]

Hey Jeff! Great work with the Channel! Wanted to know whats the font you use for your graphics?

[@Shannon0470]

Jeff, your the best! I've got all my friends, male & female hooked on you. My question for you is; does "Mussel Bound Double Sided Adhesive Tile Mat" actually work and is it a wise choice?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

in the words of a wise man. why trust the unknown when the known is already a guarantee. Just use mastic. Cheers it is more forgiving and not as hard to work with as you think. Cheers!

[@Shannon0470]

Thanks! 🎯

[@AUGUST263]

Hi Jeff Need a little help. I have just joined the paid monthly subscription, first time I have done this, how do make the most of this site, how do find / search for specific topics.

[@rpaasse6453]

I have this feeling, mind you i'm not very good in reading people, that you dont like the twin brothers reno's? There is always the big hammer for no use what so ever, and!, there is always a problem they didn't see comming. Like, oh, we didn't know that but we have to make a 10 foot beam in your kitchen, yeah, oh how terrible, yes and its 5000 dollar so you have to choose, no toilet on the second floor or different tiles for the backsplash. I mean, seriously? And the true miracle, not a spot on there clothes. Just a thought.😊 Anyway i listened very good sinds i'm renovating a 90 year old farmhouse, the keep it clean and organised is a very good tip. I always keep it like that, nothing worse then starting to make a mess in the mess, and, its just not safe. And have a plan and stick with it is a tip i follow sinds you gave it. It works! Thank you again!

[@castironwitch]

TV has all those performers do that for effect. Recovering from a problem, saving the day, sells.

[@rpaasse6453]

@@castironwitch I Know, but if youre renovating yourself you just don't by that sh***. I watch it to, its fun, and a dent in every pilow on the couch when youre done renovating, very important!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to be of help! I love to hate HGTV. Cheers!

[@tay13666]

That's why I like watching Bryan Baeumler. Much more realistic. 90% of his problems are because his wife changed her mind, or bought something that is more work, or requires a change.

[@rpaasse6453]

@@tay13666 Then he should get a divorce.

[@Livelongwforce]

Love you Jeff. But just had to cancel my membership after 16 months. I've only been able to access it twice in that time. I have to find the website, log in to it, then find the membership code, which can only be found by going to your community page, scrolling down until I see a post that looks something like membership, look through that until I find it, hoping its the most current version, write it down as I can copy and paste from YT, then type it out and finally log in. Then I find a list of unlimited posts and can't find anything. Just writing this out triggers anxiety. It would be better to just send in a super chat and get a direct answer to my usually very small, quick questions. I'm still a fan and think I've gotten my monies worth in the free info from your excellent videos. If member access is improved, I'll be back!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks for the feedback. It was my understanding if you just hit the join button there is an option to cancel a membership. Cheers!

[@ecospider5]

When remodeling a miscellaneous room don’t expect to much from the space. Set proper expectations before you start. Write down everything you want the room to be. Exercise room TV room Piano room Meditation room Craft storage room A room that is 12 feet x 18 feet probably can’t fulfill all of those activities. So make the decision before you start what will actually fit into that room. No piano No craft storage Now you have your goal. Write that goal down so everyone involved actually agrees on the goal. Now go make a plan.

[@seaflower1520]

Note you oscillating multi tool link in your tool list is a fail link please correct.

[@airborne_infantryman8628]

That is a big glass of Canadian Whiskey

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

mixed with a bunch of gingerale. Cheers!

[@matthewbueno8716]

Long story into a question: Member for over a year. Broke a DIY rule and hired a contractor to replace my deck 😝. Covered by an existing roof and was worried about supporting it while the posts were replaced. Contractor did a great job except the stairs are currently supported by wood braces. Contractor said it wasn't in the contracted scope of work to pour a landing that the stairs would be supported by and that it's my responsibility. I assumed stairs are part of the deck and would be supported by a concrete footing under the last stair stringer. I would do the landing with concrete or pavers after. Is this normal or am I just ignorant for assuming they would properly support the stairs? Final payment has not been made.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sounds like a contractor who would rather be on the next job then finish this one. I would suggest digging a bit out and install some pavers on sand. pay the guy so you don't get a lein put on hour house. the landing takes 20 mins legal action is costly and stressful. Cheers!

[@STARFLEETC0MMAND]

Opinion on Home Wright Program (Home Owner Contractor Program Training) ???

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

looks interesting at first glance. Cheers!

[@gregdrivesdriver5104]

Well, I learned that Reno is both a city in Nevada and a short for a renovation.

[@bradshacker246]

Regarding your "pay cash" recommendation. You have often noted that DIY'ing can give you a 300% return on investment. So why not build borrowing into your renovation budget, pay some interest on your borrowing, but reap the benefits of your remodeled home?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Brad. Since you are usually only buying material, most projects can and should be built on cash. Just because you make a return does not mean you will want to re-evaluate your home value after each project in order to pay yourself out. Now if you have big plans and a short time and plan to sell borrowing makes great sense.

[@ecospider5]

For most people their home is their primary asset at retirement. Using the equity is a good way to have less for retirement.

[@chandlerrivera4104]

what you sippin in that cup jeff lol.. good videos tho brother keep it up 💪🏼

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You already know! Cheers!

[@justinfiorini3142]

I bought a fixer upper that took all of my savings a few years ago (fucking seattle) I saved the kitchen for last. Everyday I checked facebook market and craiglist for anything I'd need. I ended up getting a whole set kichen cabinets,sink, counter-top that was only 4 years old for $200. Someone bought a flip house and was gonna flip it again.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

nice!

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I do the same. Facebook market place should be on the new list of budget tips.

[@ecospider5]

It is really to bad it’s expensive to ship things from rich counties to poor counties. The stuff I find at the good will around Microsoft would blow your mind. It’s to bad so much quality stuff gets thrown away instead of finding a new home.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

@@ecospider5 I didn't realize a pore area vs rich area had a better market place for stuff. Maybe we all need to look where the money is. Lol

[@ecospider5]

The higher the income around a goodwill definitely changes what’s there. I always let my friends know what I’m looking for and they tell me for when I go hunting. The 1 thing I always look for is extension cords. My goodwill doesn’t pay attention to their value. 10awg 50’ cord $5. $800 audio grade power strip $5.

[@dolliscrawford280]

I hired a contractor that had been in business for 10 years found no bad reviews or reports to the better business buro. I asked if he could do a walk in tub and obtain a tub where the door opened out. He said he could. I signed the contract, gave him extra beyond the advance to obtain the tub but would not let him start until the tub was on property. He didn't know how to get the tub. I had to find and order the tub. It arrived a month later with the surround separate for a shower. His company did the demolition and I had to demand that they haul the garbage that they left in back of the house away before they continued as per contract. He told me they could not use the surround and needed to tile and that would cost extra. I said ok but I would have to pick out the tile. He showed me one inch tile, I picked 8 inch squares, he said that would cost more by $2000 I said ok. A walk in tub doesn't work against a wall because you need a little elbow room and you are stuck until it drains so the drain has to work mechanically remotely. I fixed that. So untitled the tub was set in temporarily and the above problems were found. At this point the contractor QUIT. Oh, the extra I gave him for parts wasn't needed because I went with and paid for the parts as we went along except for some pipes, half the cement board and some screws.

[@DesertCowboy760]

11:52 what the dog doing?

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

Buy all used stuff. Cuz used stuff is still good stuff. Facebook market place is my go2

[@ecospider5]

I love 20 year old stuff. If it survived 20 years it was built right to start with.

[@DeDraconis]

This might be a stupid idea, but I know I don't have the money to do the renovations I want to do. So what my current plan is to use some of the extra money I have every month to sale hunt for the materials I need, to try and get as absolutely close as possible to JUST paying for the skilled labor. I have a garage I don't use, new appliances and saran-wrapped cabinets should be fine just sitting out there until I have someone competent to put ém in for me, just give me those Black Friday Sales on all of it.

[@ecospider5]

If you have the place to store things this can work for some materials. I would not let anything sit on bare concrete, put some wood scraps under the cabinets so they don’t wick moisture. Also drywall is hard to work with the older it gets. So don’t store it for more than a couple of weeks if possible. I purchased $2000 of house paint 2 years ago. It was just applied this October.

[@DEWTHEDEW2011]

Hold of the phone are you saying average people watch this?!?!? I'm going to have to go to one of my 4 houses in Hawaii and think about if I'm going to return to this channel

[@ecospider5]

If you get Starlink on your yacht you can watch it on your way.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

everyone in north america is past of the global 1%. the bottom 80% of that group is normal.

[@paulostby7436]

How do I finish laminate flooring around a brick fireplace? Laminate is going on concrete in a basement.

[@NunYaaBizz]

I'm 4th

[@NunYaaBizz]

@Text.+①(⑦⑥⓪) ④④⓪-⑤⓪⑥⓪ wow really!

[@SteelShruggs]

It's the Walter white of renovating

[@ocko8011]

Figure out the NPV and IRR on your property work before doing anything else.

[@ecospider5]

I always feel the OBR and the spl are more important to start with.

[@niceside9572]

Hi I like laughing

[@supercoupe08]

Sent you a FB message

[@BenM81]

Look at Jeff pretending he’s not a millionaire.

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

You mean Jeff looks like a million bucks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, that is funny. Yes I do alright but no I am not sitting on a plie of cash. I have 4 kids and extended family and staff to run this channel. Trust me when I say KZbin is not a get rich quick strategy! Cheers!

[@AdjustinThings]

Every homeowner in Canada is a millionaire.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

only if they gov can continue to fund the hospitals. no health care no immigration no more valuation.

[@GregoryJonestheII]

With that mic.... perfect.... every time! 🎤

[@fliporhold]

Ll

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@stevev1008]

Let me sum up half of the video... step 1. Get a divorce.

[@castironwitch]

My husband is my demo and cleaning crew. A divorce would slow me down!

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

That would be expensive

[@ecospider5]

How much does the troll master pay you.

[@billm.8220]

I have to vacuum after doing drywall work due to all the dust lying around. Drives me nuts. Can’t stand a dirty workplace. You end up tracking it all through the house. It pisses mama off lol

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Have you ever tried the sweeping compound?

[@Aldenosteel]

1. Have a budget & and a plan. Spend time assessing the property and local market at the time. 2. Don’t change the plan to avoid running into problems. 3. Think functionality over design focus. Most people need practical, not all the bells and whistles. 4. Reuse & Repurpose. Work with what you got when possible! 5. Keep your site clean. Helps to not procrastinate when come back the next time; you’ll refreshed & ready to work. 6. Keeps tools & materials organized. Have a big open space to work. 7. Hire help when you need it. Especially for rough in (stuff behind/under walls). Having a DIY mindset is awesome..but know when you need to hire a pro. (Typically plumbing, electrical, structural, etc.) 8. Do pre-inspections so you’ll have a better idea of your budget and what kind of work you’ll be comfortable DIYing. 9. Build a timeline. (Double it to be realistic / conservative if you’re inexperienced). 10. Repair / refinish instead of replace when possible. Goes back to knowing your market and having a good estimate / budget. 11. Change your hardware & PAINT!! Can help offset an outdated feel without doing major work. 12. Only let one person touch the $; make decisions together to help stay on budget. 13. Pay cash when possible…meaning don’t take on a loan / credit (debt) position unless your plan is to flip & turn a profit. Extra. Be aware of not making emotional & impulse decisions. BE PRACTICAL! Thanks for all the videos! They’ve been crucial in my first remodel. :)