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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review your home lighting design and specs for existing room or new room addition. It assembles information you may need using a step-by-step review.
Before you undertake a home lighting review, run some financial numbers to determine whether your project is a smart investment.
The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.
Review cost-related issues to new wiring and lighting vs. buying a new home.
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link to notes: analyze the numbers |
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estimate the cost of your project |
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get your home value |
Your 2nd step to home lighting is deciding what you would like to do by collecting ideas.
This includes reviewing -
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Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan.
The spec plan determines what type of lighting and wiring that will be needed for your remodeling project. It will also contain the product specifications for each lighting design, room position, interior or exterior lighting, electrical wiring, other.
You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to lighting and electrical contractors.
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Step 4 is finding and negotiating the project with a home lighting/electrical contractor.
Give your remodeling ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use our local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right person for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the interior design for your home lighting needs.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for home electrical wiring and lighting. Start with a home equity line of credit or a bank equity program.
Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and/or financing from home improvement contractors.
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Step 6 is where the project begins.
It starts with setting up the work area, installing everything that needs to be implemented, wired, hooked-up, removal, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the lighting/wiring project inspected before releasing any funds.
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working with the contractor |
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managing the home remodeling project |
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about a home project inspections |
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find home inspector |
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The 2nd step for home lighting needs is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing lighting ideas, architectural styles, home pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for home lighting and other.
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home lighting |
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doors and windows |
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flooring |
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walls and ceiling |
An excellent resource for home lighting and electrical wiring trends is to view house plans from leading architects and 3rd party resources.
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house plans |
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more house plans |
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architectural styles |
some google images
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decorative ceiling lights |
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decorative wall scones |
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decorative floor lamps |
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decorative table lamps |
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track lighting design |
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chandelier design |
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ceiling fan ideas |
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exterior home lighting types |
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path lighting ideas |
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landscape spot lighting ideas |
3rd party resources
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efficient lighting and fans |
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lighting sources to save money |
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reducing electricity costs |
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how the power grid works |
View our selected gallery modules for windows and doors
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gallery: home lighting elements |
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gallery: big doors |
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gallery: home flooring |
Shop your home lighting needs for bath, kitchen, living room, and every other room. Select from ceiling fans to lamps to wall lighting and more ...
View n' compare products from retail merchants
shop BATH LIGHTING |
shop CEILING FANS |
shop CEILING LIGHTS |
shop CHANDELIERS |
shop LAMPS |
shop RECESSED n' TRACK LIGHTING |
shop SPECIALITY LIGHTING |
shop WALL LIGHTING |
shop LIGHT BULBS |
View Amazon's Bestsellers for home lighting ...
amazon Bath Lighting |
amazon Ceiling Fans |
amazon Ceiling Lights |
amazon Chandeliers |
amazon Lamps |
amazon Recessed and Track Lighting |
amazon Specialty Lighting |
amazon Wall Lighting |
amazon Light Bulbs |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from manufacturers and retail operations.
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search: home lighting |
search: doors and windows |
search: home flooring |
search: walls ceiling |
Your home lighting plan may require specs for home wiring, lighting design, lighting installation, and automation to save on energy costs and home security ...
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about developing your remodeling plan |
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some design considerations |
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search architect - draftsperson |
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about spec planning |
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FREE: Spec Planning Sheet |
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FREE: Spec Budgeting Worksheet |
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Need help designing and wiring up your home lighting needs? Use our pre-screened lighting specialists servicing your area.
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View sample product pics of home lighting items, electrical needs, and other items for lighting up your interior and exterior home.
Resource and manufacturer listing of home lighting designs and needs.
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for home lighting and electrical work without breaking the budget ...
step1: What Type of Financing |
step2: Running the Numbers |
step3: Getting Qualified |
step4: Becoming a Bank |
step5: Start Your Application for Financing |
FREE: Download Lender Shopping Sheet |
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about financing home remodeling |
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getting yourself qualified |
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check your credit |
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view the BANK EQUITY program |
FREE tools to help with home improvement decision and planning and arranging home improvement financing ...
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Home Financing Tools |
Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
Get Your Home Value |
Budget for Home Improvement |
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There are tons of lighting options to choose from. Where to begin? You have ceiling fans, pendant lighting, wall sconces, and not to mention specialty light for kitchen, bath and other living areas.
So let's start with this step-by-step guide after you review the home lighting ideas above to help plan and manage your lighting needs.