{"id":36317,"date":"2021-10-01T07:30:46","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T11:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=36317"},"modified":"2021-10-05T16:23:30","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T20:23:30","slug":"tips-for-planning-a-smart-home-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/tips-for-planning-a-smart-home-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips For Planning A Smart Home Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_01.jpg\" alt=\"planning a smart home renovation\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/empty-living-room-with-couch-stacks-of-boxes-durin-7L4Q9YZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Prep Area and Pack up<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"hheader first\">\n<h5>Keep Your Belongings Safe:<\/h5>\n<p>When it comes to home renovation planning, it&#8217;s crucial to pack up valuable belongings and move them somewhere safer while decluttering your home in advance. It&#8217;s essential to understand that simply covering your belongings will not prevent damage, as they will still be in the renovation area.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Moving your belongings elsewhere will help to keep them safe from construction and renovation work. You don&#8217;t want your valuable items to be covered in dirt, paint, or debris. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Keeping The Work Area Free and Clear:<\/h5>\n<p>Additionally, decluttering and moving your belongings away allows renovation workers to work smoothly without worrying about damaging your stuff. So, before the renovation starts, find useless items and get rid of them to avoid any complications during the process.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, it&#8217;s essential to get a safe area to store your belongings during  the renovation, or your belongings will still be at risk. In such a situation,  the best solution is to rent a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allstorageonline.com\/storage-units\/texas\/fort-worth\/all-storage-bonds-ranch-383002\/\" rel=\"follow\">self storage<\/a> unit that offers a  safe and clean space to keep your belongings for as long as you want. You can  find plenty of options near your home by running a quick Google search.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments more\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Another way to have a smart renovation plan is understanding the process and terms. In other words, speak and understand the language that goes into remodeling your home:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Home Remodeling Terms:<\/h5>\n<p>When you use the term &#8220;remodeling&#8221; or &#8220;renovation&#8221;, it could be a myriad of changes as it relates to your home. But what are the correct terms when considering a change to the home? Let&#8217;s review!<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/understanding-home-remodeling-terms\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Understanding Home Remodeling Terms<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>When To Do a Renovation:<\/h5>\n<p>Summer is a great time to start and complete a home renovation project. The weather is warm where you can open your doors and windows or even cook or sleep outside if your renovation has your kitchen or bedroom unavailable as it is being worked on.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Winter is also a good time. It is during the winter when many remodeling contractors are available.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 26px !important\"> But regardless when you plan the time to renovate, there are key remodeling steps that you should follow to maintain a smart renovation for kitchen, basement, attic, bathroom, and more:<\/li>\n<li class=\"link last\"><span>view post:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/summer-home-renovation-planning\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">For the Coming Summer \u2013 Home Renovation Planning<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about planning a smart home renovation &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=furniture+plastic+covers&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">furniture plastic covers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=drop+clothes&#038;rh=n%3A13399811&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">drop clothes<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dust+barrier&#038;rh=n%3A228899&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">dust barriers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foahomeimprovement.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-dust-during-remodel\">HOW TO: control n&#8217; maintain dust<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanosaurus.medium.com\/how-to-protect-furniture-while-renovating-30add58917ad\">HOW TO: protect furniture<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/modelremodel.com\/2019\/11\/why-you-should-move-out-during-a-remodel\/\">WHY: move out during renovation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xDUkH3LMZyc\">YOUTUBE: how to live during renovation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: home automation (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_02.jpg\" alt=\"planning a smart home renovation\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/businessman-accountant-calculating-on-data-documen-Y2F86H8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Establish a smart budget<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"hheader first\">\n<h5>Keeping Everything Within Cost:<\/h5>\n<p>Renovations require large amounts of money, and it&#8217;s essential to spend your money wisely. Therefore, creating a smart budget is one of the crucial aspects of a smooth renovation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Without budgeting the whole process, you&#8217;ll likely end up wasting investments, which can be detrimental to the appearance and value of your home. In contrast, a budget will help you save money by avoiding unnecessary renovations while helping you keep track of the entire process.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">When setting up a budget for such extensive projects, it&#8217;s essential to avoid underestimations. Renovations can get highly expensive and if you don&#8217;t set your budget accordingly, you&#8217;ll eventually have to exceed your budget, losing money.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Analyze Pricing:<\/h5>\n<p>Data from <a href=\"https:\/\/trustedpros.ca\/articles\/general\/top-10-home-renovations-in-canada-for-2016\" rel=\"follow\">2 million<\/a> people shows how many  set unrealistic budgets because of underestimations, ultimately regretting  their decisions. Instead of making estimates yourself, you can consult  professionals or people who have previously made renovations for their homes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You&#8217;ll also need to calculate the price of all materials you&#8217;ll use for the refurbishment and include them in your budget. Furthermore, it would be wise to set aside 10% of your budget for unexpected costs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments more\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">So how do you plan a budget? And what should you budget for?:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Let&#8217;s Address Budgeting:<\/h5>\n<p>There are many different reasons to remodel your home. You love your abode, but maybe you want to increase the enjoyment you get out of one element of it. Maybe you like the personal rewards of this kind of work. Or maybe you&#8217;re looking to increase the value of your home for an eventual sale.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Most likely, a mix of these three reasons or more is at play. However, if you&#8217;re going down the road of fixing up your home, you&#8217;ll need to overcome a few different challenges.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/tips-starting-a-home-remodeling-budget-for-beginners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4 Tips on Starting a Home Remodeling Budget for Beginners<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about planning a smart home renovation &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=budget+home+remodel&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">budget home remodel<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+remodeling+costs&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home remodeling costs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=remodeing+plans&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">remodeling plans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more55\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelingcalculator.org\/\">HELP WITH: remodeling cost calculator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/additions-and-remodels\/remodel-multiple-rooms\/\">HOW MUCH: does remodeling cost<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/weTsUYj0FXI\">YOUTUBE: cost of DIY home renovations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Other <em>Photo Remodeling Ideas<\/em> About<br \/>\n&#8220;Smart Renovations&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row postremodelingideas\">\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/6-best-home-renovations-that-add-value\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-renovation_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/6-best-home-renovations-that-add-value\/\">6 Best Home Renovations That Add Value<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-room-additions\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/extension_02.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-room-additions\/\">Everything You Need to Know About Room Additions<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-renovation-vs-new-construction\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/remodelconstruct_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-renovation-vs-new-construction\/\">Home Renovation Vs New Construction: 5 Things To Consider<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_03.jpg\" alt=\"planning a smart home renovation\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Conduct research and collect ideas<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"hheader first\">\n<h5>Doing Your Homework:<\/h5>\n<p>Renovation isn&#8217;t a task to be done in hastiness without research, especially if this is your first go at undertaking such a project. As mentioned earlier, there are many things to consider while renovating your home, such as hiring the right contractors and finding helpful ideas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Without sufficient research, you will likely make some wrong decisions that you&#8217;ll regret in the future. More importantly, a lack of research will also lead to a loss of money.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Finding The Right People:<\/h5>\n<p>So, while planning, talk to experienced people to gain information about the process. Ask them about issues they faced and how they overcame them.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Moreover, you can also gain essential knowledge from the contractor you hire since they have plenty of experience. Alongside general information, you&#8217;ll need to research the home renovators you hire through websites and reviews to ensure they&#8217;re reliable.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments more\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Where do you go to collect ideas to formulate your remodeling plan? A good place to start is with our collection of home remodeling ideas, upgrades, issues, and more: <span>(opens new win)<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 40px !important; margin-bottom: 50px !important\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Remodeling Ideas For:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/kitchen-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitchen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/bathroom-remodeling-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bathroom<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/bedroom-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bedrooms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ideas-for-using-your-attic-and-basement-wisely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attic &amp; Basement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/dedicating-a-recreation-room-for-just-family-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Recreation Room<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/interior-room-design-from-home-decor-to-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interior Rooms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Planning Projects:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ideas-for-home-remodeling-and-improvement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All Remodeling<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/making-changes-to-your-home-structure-remodeling-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Structure<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/managing-home-utility-needs-using-smart-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Utility<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/seeing-what-can-be-done-on-the-exterior-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Exterior<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/lets-start-working-outside-in-the-yard-and-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yard &amp; Garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about planning a smart home renovation &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=building+codes+illustrated&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">building codes illustrated<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kitchen+remodeling&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kitchen remodeling<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+additions&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home additions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/homeowners\/how-to-find-home-remodeling-contractor.html\">HOW TO: choose remodeling contractor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs.html\">INFO: contractor selection docs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nahb.org\/other\/consumer-resources\/thinking-about-home-remodeling-start-here\">INFO: thinking about hm renovation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WPXaHIbaYXg\">YOUTUBE: avoid these remodeling mistakes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"ideas-googlead\" id=\"adspace\">\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;advertisement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<div class=\"script-googlebox\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- letsrenovate image responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3974480447825003\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9885492968\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p class=\"endad\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;end&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_04.jpg\" alt=\"planning a smart home renovation\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Get the necessary permits<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"hheader first\">\n<h5>Needed For Any Project:<\/h5>\n<p>A permit is an approval from your local building department that confirms the work you intend to do on your house obeys your area&#8217;s construction rules and regulations. People often see getting permits as an unnecessary task when renovating their homes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, that can turn out to be a huge mistake that you may regret in the future. Permits are necessary to ensure the safety of your home&#8217;s residents and its structure. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>And Also The Inspection:<\/h5>\n<p>If an inspector finds out your home renovations are not up to  standards, they will have to remove your renovations and even charge you a fine. More importantly, unpermitted renovations  will devalue your home because people won&#8217;t trust its structural integrity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">On the other hand, getting a permit will ensure a smoother process and help increase your home&#8217;s value. So, get a permit before starting home renovations to avoid future complications.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments more\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">The best place to start is with a home remodeling blueprint and specs plan. This gets everything down on paper for permit, inspection issues, and cost estimates. The blueprints become part other work process that limits unexpected problems and needs:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Remodeling Blueprints:<\/h5>\n<p>Are you planning to improve your property, but you have no idea where to start? Try expressing your vision through a blueprint!<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">A blueprint is where your technical plans and detailed information about your floor area are specified. It&#8217;s a common tool used by architects or engineers before they start the construction process.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 26px !important\">The use of blueprint isn&#8217;t only applicable to new property constructions, but it&#8217;s also used in remodeling projects. Through this piece of paper, you&#8217;re able to visualize accurately how each space will be suitable for its purpose and how your newly renovated property will look like. <\/li>\n<li class=\"link last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-tips-for-creating-remodeling-blueprints\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">5 Tips For Creating Remodeling Blueprints<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about planning a smart home renovation &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bathroom+remodeling&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">bathroom remodeling<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=porces+and+sunrooms&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">porches and sunrooms<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=attics+and+basements&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">attics &#038; basements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more552\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: remodeling pros (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crddesignbuild.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-you-get-caught-remodeling-without-a-permit\">WHAT HAPPENS: if caught w\/o permit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.expertsinyourhome.com\/home-remodeling-when-you-need-a-permit-when-you-dont\">INFO: do and don&#8217;t for permits<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\" bottombreak\"><a href=\"\/home-renovation\/\">PLANNING: home renovation (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M3-iP6D-x1U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\" photohead novwhite\">Find Home Remodeling Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113385.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Additions<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113497.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Major Remodels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113500.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minor Remodels <\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113547.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disability Needs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end youtube script --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_05.jpg\" alt=\"planning a smart home renovation\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/smartrenovation_05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Planning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revealhomestyle.com\/improvement-ideas\/house-renovation-nightmares\/\">renovate your home<\/a> can be an  overwhelming task, as there are several things to consider. However, it doesn&#8217;t  have to be this way. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">In fact, with the help of some clever tips, such as those  mentioned above, you can plan a home renovation wisely without encountering any  issues. So, start preparing for a fresh look for your home and make sure to  follow the tips mentioned above.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments more\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">We have discussed in detail about planning a smart home renovation. But what about planning a smart home as well?<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">As you plan your renovation, consider add some smart home improvements to make your life easier and less expensive:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li>\n<h5>Smart Home:<\/h5>\n<p>By the end of the year, the U.S. will have approximately 63 million smart homes. That number expects to climb substantially in the next few years. By 2024, 53% of all homes in North America are likely to be smart homes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Not only does the connectivity and dynamic technology associated with smart gadgets enhance these homes with improved functionality, they can even add value to houses.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/smart-homes-home-inspection\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Smart Homes &#038; Home Inspection<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to our latest topics on home remodeling &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kitchen+appliances&#038;i=appliances&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kitchen appliances<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+theater+system&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home theater system<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bathroom+vanity+and+linen+cabinet+combo&#038;rh=n%3A6810202011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">bathroom vanities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>your planning a smart home renovation and what transpired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more45\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisoldhouse.com\/cabinets\/21018036\/21-ways-to-save-on-your-house-remodel\">HOW TO: keep renovations costs down<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nationwide.com\/avoid-common-home-renovation-mistakes\/\">INFO: renovation mistakes to avoid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fzh4eHAyOzI\">YOUTUBE: creating home remodeling plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\">by 123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">end of post &#8230; please share it!<\/p>\n<table class=\"sharequote white image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"twittericon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?button_hashtag=Recommending this post&#038;ref_src=https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/tips-for-planning-a-smart-home-renovation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"twitter-logo\">twitter<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a 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Automation:<\/span> Controllers<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+automation&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home automation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+automation+hub&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart hubs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+automation+controller&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart controllers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+outlet&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart outlets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+dimmer&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart dimmers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+light+switch&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart switches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+remote&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart remotes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xdtmk9KdpHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">youtube: ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Cr_HCM5Qnls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">youtube: how<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-utility-network.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view bestsellers in home automation\/networks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Smart Stuff<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=amazon+echo&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">amazon echo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/gb\/product\/google_home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">google home<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+assistant&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home assistance<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+devices+for+alexa&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart devices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+window+blinds&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart blinds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+llight+bulb&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart light bulb<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid 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rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart microwave<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=touch+screen+refrigerator&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart refrigerator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+toilet&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart toilet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wifi+ceiling+fan&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wifi ceiling fan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div 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