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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review your home utility/HVAC needs. It assembles information you need and outlines it using a step-by-step view.
Before you start any home utility or HVAC replacement, 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 home utility (remodeling) 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 in home utility/HVAC is deciding what you would like to do and 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 home utility and HVAC considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each utility element such as heating, cooling, ventilation, electric other.
You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to a contractor.
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Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a home utility/HVAC contractor.
Give your remodeling ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use the local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right contractor for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the contractor and finalize the contract for your project.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for home renovation. 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, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing venting and electrical where needed, putting in the final touches, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the remodeling 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 in home utility/HVAC is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing home utility ideas, architectural styles, home pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for home utility/HVAC.
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HVAC & utilies |
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green home |
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automation & security |
An excellent resource for remodeling 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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HVAC design |
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alternative heating/cooling ideas |
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home ventilation |
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home utility products |
3rd party resources
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heating and cooling |
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weatherize home |
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home energy guides |
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home energy savings |
View our selected gallery modules for energy-utlility home.
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gallery: going green |
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gallery: types home lighting |
We love HVAC though we don't think about it much "until ..." So when that until happens, shop your home heating and cooling needs among multiple merchants.
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shop AIR COOLING |
shop AIR QUALITY |
shop FANS |
shop HVAC CONTROLS |
shop HVAC FILTERS |
shop HOME HEATING |
shop WATER HEATING |
view Amazon's Bestsellers home heating, home cooling, portable heating and cooling, water heating, air quality, controls, and other HVAC stuff ...
bestsellers: air cooling |
bestsellers: air quality |
bestsellers: fans |
bestsellers: HVAC controls |
bestsellers: HVAC filters |
bestsellers: home heating |
bestsellers: water heating |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from manufacturers and retail operations.
links to home improvement directory
search: insulation |
search: heating and cooling |
search: water heating |
Installing or replacing a HVAC plan may require specs for HVAC type, duct work, wiring, insulation, light carpentry and more ...
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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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youtube: DYI choosing the right HVAC system |
youtube: DYI geothermal heat pump systems |
youtube: DYI Honeywell Wi-Fi smart thermostat |
youtube: DYI solar water heater |
youtube: DYI hot water radiator installation |
youtube: DYI homemade air conditioner |
youtube: DYI solar panel systems for beginners |
youtube: DYI 4 top rated wind turbines |
Need help installing or relacing your HVAC needs? Use our pre-screened home heating and cooling specialists servicing your area.
Air Conditioning & Cooling |
Furnace & Heating Systems |
Water Heaters |
Other Heating & Cooling |
Carpentry | Electrical Wiring |
Flooring | Insulation |
Painting & Staining | Plumbing |
Walls & Ceiling | Windows & Doors |
View sample product pics that can be used for your HVAC installation. View the product pic gallery to formulate ideas.
Resource and manufacturer listing of home improvement products for home heating and cooling
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for home and heating 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 ...
Home Remodeling Tools |
Home Financing Tools |
Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
Get Your Home Value |
Budget for Home Improvement |
Workbench Life |
The HVAC is one of the the most expensive appliances we have. So invest in a good system. You will appreciate it during the hot summer days and those cold winter nights.
Let's start with this step-by-step guide after you review the HVAC ideas and topics above to help plan and manage your home HVAC system.