{"id":46493,"date":"2022-12-28T18:50:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T23:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=46493"},"modified":"2023-02-27T08:51:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T13:51:40","slug":"planning-a-home-improvement-project-your-new-year-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/planning-a-home-improvement-project-your-new-year-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Home Improvement Project &#8211; A New Year Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- intro content --><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row topcontent\" id=\"1sta\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<p><strong>Summary Outline:<\/strong><br \/>Starting a &#8220;Happy New Year&#8221; means coming up with some new year resolutions that change the way you live and enjoy life. Some of the those resolutions should be &#8220;home improvement&#8221; goals that you can plan for the new year.<\/p>\n<p>Changes that will make your home more up-to-date &#8211; and that will add value to one your biggest investment. Some of the most popular home improvement changes are noted below. So as you ponder your new year resolutions, be sure to add the suggestions below as part of your new year goals:<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad maincontent broad\" style=\"margin-top: -30px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"1stb\">Remodel the Kitchen<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#2nd\">Add Some &#8220;future&#8221; to the home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#3rd\">Creating a Home Entertainment Area<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#4th\">Revamping the Backyard<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft borderbottom\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#4th\">Starting a Home Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#4thc\">conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column7 right sideimg\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/images\/icons\/icon-magnify-idea.png\" class=\"item-scroll\" alt=\"analyze\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to first topic about planning a home improvement project for the new year &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;planning a home improvement project&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_01.jpg\" alt=\"planning a home improvement project\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_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:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_ismagilov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Remodel the Kitchen<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>The kitchen is the most valuable room in the house. It&#8217;s the place where family and friends spend most of the time together for eating, conversation, and planning the day&#8217;s agenda.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Kitchens are so valuable that when and if you sell your home, it is the one area that prospective buyers look at. A kitchen remodel returns the greatest value on the investment made.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">So if you are looking to make one home improvement resolution for the new year, the kitchen is the one place that will give you the best return for the investment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote analyze\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Some &#8220;kitchen remodeling&#8221; analysis from the photo above:<\/h6>\n<p><span><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line more2\">\n<li>Planning a kitchen renovation starts with the general layout of the kitchen. You want to plan a renovation that takes advantage of the triangle for best kitchen management.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view sample triangle layout:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=sample+of+kitchen+triangle&#038;tbm=isch&#038;sxsrf=ALiCzsaMtRoI2PITV-YUMPuy632d07cMpQ%3A1672188494895&#038;source=hp&#038;biw=1760&#038;bih=877&#038;ei=TpKrY-eaNMyxytMPsu-5gAM&#038;iflsig=AJiK0e8AAAAAY6ugXslTqVy8OxbzH61dHNKORDNBCrM_&#038;ved=0ahUKEwjn-e7Ji5v8AhXMmHIEHbJ3DjAQ4dUDCAY&#038;uact=5&#038;oq=sample+of+kitchen+triangle&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoICAAQgAQQsQM6BQgAEIAEOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToICAAQsQMQgwE6BggAEAgQHjoJCAAQgAQQChAYOgcIABCABBAYOgQIABAeUABY2X9gg4EBaAxwAHgAgAEtiAG5C5IBAjM4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&#038;sclient=img\">kitchen triangle<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You need to decide whether to invest in custom kitchen cabinetry or stock purchase. Custom designed cabinets will give you the best options and fit based on the size of your kitchen.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-design-your-new-kitchen-cabinets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Design Your New Kitchen Cabinets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>There are two types of kitchen cabinets; a) wall mount; and b) base cabinets. The base cabinets hold up the counter top, which becomes the working and eating space for the kitchen.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The question is the type of countertop material. You want to invest in a top grade the gives you best long-term value.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/popular-types-of-materials-for-kitchen-countertops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Types of Materials for Kitchen Countertops<\/a><\/li>\n<li>One final note is the type of kitchen sink. You must decide the type, size, and placement (within the triangle) so as to measure the cutout for the kitchen countertop and plumbing needs. <\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/inside-kitchen-sink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taking a Look Inside The Kitchen Sink<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"comment\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stc',500); return false;\">kitchen remodeling ideas and resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1ste',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"1stc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnotes\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Kitchen Remodeling Ideas and Resources:<\/h6>\n<p>Let&#8217;s view some kitchen topics with applicable resources for developing ideas for a kitchen remodel.<\/p>\n<p>Some key topics are avoiding kitchen remodeling mistakes, what&#8217;s needed in planning, and viewing design elements that include cabinets, appliances, sink and faucets:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-biggest-kitchen-remodel-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kitchenremodelplans.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen remodeling mistakes\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-biggest-kitchen-remodel-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">7 Biggest Kitchen Remodel Mistakes You Should Avoid<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/need-a-more-functional-kitchen-it-might-be-time-for-a-remodel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/functionalkitchen_01.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/need-a-more-functional-kitchen-it-might-be-time-for-a-remodel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Need a More Functional Kitchen? It Might Be Time for a Remodel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-design-your-new-kitchen-cabinets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/selectingcabinet_01.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-design-your-new-kitchen-cabinets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Design Your New Kitchen Cabinets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/important-pros-and-cons-of-granite-composite-sinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/47616002_ml.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/important-pros-and-cons-of-granite-composite-sinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Important Pros and Cons of Granite Composite Sinks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/planning-kitchen-appliances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/31306166_ml.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/planning-kitchen-appliances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Planning On What\u2019s Need for Kitchen Appliances<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-to-include-in-kitchen-remodel-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/kitchenplan.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-to-include-in-kitchen-remodel-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">What You\u2019ll Need to Include in Your Kitchen Remodel Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- first column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" id=\"ideas\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<div class=\"panel ideassummer\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"box_wrap\">\n<div class=\"details\">\n<div class=\"excerpt\">\n<h6 class=\"block more3\">Planning the Kitchen Remodel:<\/h6>\n<p>Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling &#8220;Quick Guide&#8221; to review the <u>kitchen<\/u> remodeling process. It assembles information you need using a step-by-step review with references.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\" style=\"margin-top: 40px\">\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage\">Step 1: Analyze Numbers for &quot;Kitchen Remodeling&quot;<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Before you start any <u>kitchen<\/u> remodeling, run some financial numbers to determine whether your kitchen renovation is a smart investment. <\/p>\n<p>The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.<\/p>\n<p>Review these cost-related issues to <u>kitchen<\/u> remodeling vs. buying a new home. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/analyze-numbers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">analyze the numbers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-estimator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">estimate the cost of your project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/market-values.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your home value<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- second accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 2: Collect &quot;Kitchen Remodeling&quot; Ideas<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>The 2nd step for planning a new year <u>kitchen<\/u> renovation is deciding what you would like to do.<\/p>\n<p>Will it be a &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-left: -17px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">redesigning the kitchen, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">replacing the kitchen cabinets\/counter, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">putting in an island, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">replacing your sink and faucet, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">buying new appliances, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">re-decorating, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">or something else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px\">Start collecting ideas by referencing our collection of ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/kitchen-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- third accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 3: Plan Needed &quot;Kitchen Remodeling&quot; Specs<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the <u>kitchen<\/u> spec plan. <\/p>\n<p>The spec plan determines what type of <u>kitchen<\/u> materials and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each kitchen remodeling element. <\/p>\n<p>You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to a contractor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/kitchen-bath.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">developing the spec plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sketch remodeling plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-design-considerations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design considerations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fourth accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 4: Find &quot;Kitchen Remodeling&quot; Contractor<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a <u>kitchen<\/u> remodeling contractor. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-kitchen-contractors.html\">search kitchen contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selecting your contractor checklist<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/pre-screened-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> contractor negotiations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contractor evaluation form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fifth accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 5: Financing &quot;Kitchen Remodeling&quot; Project<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 5 is arranging financing once you selected the contractor and finalized the contract for your project. <\/p>\n<p>Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for kitchen renovation. Start with a home equity line of credit or use the bank equity program.<\/p>\n<p>Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and\/or financing from home improvement contractors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/financing-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">financing options<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/getting-qualified.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">getting qualified for financing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/view-negotiate-rates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">negotiate rates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- sixth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 6: Manage the Project<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 6 is where the project begins. <\/p>\n<p>It starts with setting up the work area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing plumbing and electrical if needed, putting in the final touches, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the remodeling project inspected before releasing any funds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with the contractor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-manage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">managing remodeling project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">about a home project inspections<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-architect-inspection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">find home inspector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--end accordian --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--excerpt--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"padding-top:40px\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"block more\">Support Files (for reference):<\/h6>\n<p>Two great resources to use that will help in planning and deciding what&#8217;s needed for your kitchen remodeling plans:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 45px\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-kitchen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cover-kitchen-sm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"72\" height=\"93\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46521\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 35px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-kitchen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Kitchen Specification Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-kitchen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ideas-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46525\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 35px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-kitchen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Ideas for Kitchen Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to the next planning a home improvement project for the new year &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"1ste\"><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;\">information discussed 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+remodeling+ideas&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kitchen remodeling ideas<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kitchen+sink&#038;rh=n%3A3754181&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kitchen sinks<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kitchen+faucet&#038;rh=n%3A3754311&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kitchen sink faucets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement home mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts home\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2nd nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more3 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-kitchen.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts home\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\/2022\/12\/newyearres_02.jpg\" alt=\"planning a home improvement project\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_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:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_nexusplexus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Add Some &#8220;Future&#8221; to The Home<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>If money is tight given the uncertainty of the economy, how about doing something that won&#8217;t take much of an investment? Start upgrading your home into a &#8220;future home&#8221; by taking advantage of technology that will make home life easier.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Future homes is all about IoT (Internet of Things). That is where all of your home appliances, lighting, electrical sockets, computers, pads and smart phones, and other home conveniences are connected via IoT to a central hub.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">From that hub, you can monitor, control, place orders, and message any family member needs, appointments, and tasks. And with the hub connected to a cloud, those controls can be accessed via a mobile device anywhere you are located.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Getting Started:<\/h5>\n<p>You can start with some simple home automation devices to control lighting and electrical sockets. Connect these devices to your mobile and home assistant for voice commands. And then when the budget allows, consider investing into a hub network where all of your smart home devices are connected for central management and control.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">As the technology improves over time, you can simply incorporate you current setup into an IoT hub for home management and cloud connectivity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Going Green:<\/h5>\n<p> \tAnother suggestion for a &#8220;future home&#8221; is to add green energy and family conversation to reduce energy costs and wastes.  This includes installing solar panels, smart toilets and showers to reduce water consumption, and energy efficient appliances, windows and doors.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The goal is to become completely energy independent &#8211; exactly what future homes will look like &#8211; to help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and other living items that impact the environment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote analyze\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Some &#8220;future home&#8221; analysis from the photo above:<\/h6>\n<p><span><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line more2\">\n<li>The first step is to understand IoT and how IoT will shape the look of future homes. You can view a summary of a future home look with our latest post on home automation:<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-a-future-smart-home-may-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What a Future Smart Home May Look Like<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The next step is completing an internal home inspection on what smart gadgets you currently have and what smart gadgets you should consider for each room in the home:<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/smart-homes-home-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Homes &#038; Home Inspection<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Next, a key component of a &#8220;future home&#8221; is eco-living. There are tactics your household can take to reduce energy waste to keep your surrounding environment clean and healthy:<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-friendly-homes-for-sustaining-a-better-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eco Friendly Homes For Better Environment<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"comment\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">ideas for a future home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"2ndb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnotes\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Collect Future Home Ideas and Resources:<\/h6>\n<p>The concept behind an IoT home is still in the development. But the technology is developing quickly and may be on the market soon. So start now by reviewing ideas and resources for a future and green-energy home:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-a-future-smart-home-may-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/smarthome3.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen remodeling mistakes\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-a-future-smart-home-may-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">What a Future Smart Home May Look Like<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/6-ways-to-upgrade-your-home-to-make-it-more-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/makehomesave_00.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/6-ways-to-upgrade-your-home-to-make-it-more-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">6 Ways to Upgrade Your Home to Make It More Safe<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/five-natural-disasters-to-protect-your-house-against\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/disaster_01.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/five-natural-disasters-to-protect-your-house-against\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Five Natural Disasters to Protect Your House Against<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/6-tips-for-designing-your-off-grid-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/greenenegy.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/6-tips-for-designing-your-off-grid-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">6 Tips For Designing Your Off-Grid Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/quick-analysis-converting-your-home-to-solar-power-even-when-youre-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/quick-analysis-converting-your-home-to-solar-power-even-when-youre-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Converting Your Home to Solar Power On A Budget<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/do-you-have-a-mudroom-and-why-do-you-need-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/6761135_ml.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/do-you-have-a-mudroom-and-why-do-you-need-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Do You Have a Mudroom? And Why Do You Need One?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- first column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" id=\"ideas\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<div class=\"panel ideassummer\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"box_wrap\">\n<div class=\"details\">\n<div class=\"excerpt\">\n<h6 class=\"block more3\">Planning the Future Home Remodel:<\/h6>\n<p>Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling &#8220;Quick Guide&#8221; to review the <u>future home<\/u> remodeling process. It assembles information you need using a step-by-step review with references.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\">\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage\">Step 1: Analyze Numbers for &quot;Future Home&quot;<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Before you start any <u>future home<\/u> remodeling &#8211; such as automation, green living, and home management, run some financial numbers to determine whether the renovation is a smart investment. <\/p>\n<p>The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.<\/p>\n<p>Review these cost-related issues to &quot;future home&quot; remodeling vs. buying a new home. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/analyze-numbers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">analyze the numbers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-estimator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">estimate the cost of your project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/market-values.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your home value<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- second accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 2: Collect Ideas for &quot;Future Home&quot;<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>The 2nd step in planning a new year <u>future home<\/u> is deciding what you would like to do.<\/p>\n<p>Will it be a &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-left: -17px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">adding home automation, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">networking your automation with a control center\/cloud, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">adding IoT, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">smart home security, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">green home energy, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">smarter home management, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">or something else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px\">Start collecting ideas by referencing our collection of home automation ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/managing-home-utility-needs-using-smart-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- third accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 3: Plan Needed &quot;Future Home&quot; Specs<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan. <\/p>\n<p>The spec plan determines what type of <u>future home<\/u> materials and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each <u>future home<\/u> remodeling element. <\/p>\n<p>You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to a contractor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/other-amenities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">developing the spec plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sketch remodeling plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-design-considerations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design considerations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fourth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 4: Find &quot;Future Home&quot; Contractor<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a <u>future home<\/u> remodeling contractor. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page  (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-electrical-contractors.html\">search network contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-general-contractors.html\">search general contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selecting your contractor checklist<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/pre-screened-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> contractor negotiations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contractor evaluation form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fifth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 5: Financing &quot;Future Home&quot; Project<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 5 is arranging financing once you selected the contractor and finalized the contract for your project. <\/p>\n<p>Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for &quot;future home&quot; renovation. Start with a home equity line of credit or use the bank equity program.<\/p>\n<p>Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and\/or financing from home improvement contractors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/financing-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">financing options<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/getting-qualified.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">getting qualified for financing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/view-negotiate-rates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">negotiate rates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- sixth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 6: Manage the Project<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 6 is where the project begins. <\/p>\n<p>It starts with setting up the work area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing electrical and network connections, putting in the final touches, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the remodeling project inspected before releasing any funds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with the contractor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-manage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">managing remodeling project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">about a home project inspections<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-architect-inspection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">find home inspector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--end accordian --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--excerpt--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"padding-top:40px\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"block more\">Support Files (for reference):<\/h6>\n<p>Two great resources to use that will help in planning and deciding what&#8217;s needed for your &#8220;future home&#8221; remodeling plans:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 45px\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-green-living.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cover-kitchen-sm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"72\" height=\"93\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46521\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 35px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-kitchen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Green Living Specification Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-homesafety.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cover-kitchen-sm.png\" alt=\"\"width=\"72\" height=\"93\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46525\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-homesafety.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Home Automation\/Safety Specification Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-home-utility.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ideas-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46525\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-home-utility.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Ideas for Utility Management: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to the next planning a home improvement project for the new year &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"2ndd\"><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;\">information discussed 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=smart+outlet&#038;rh=n%3A6291368011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart outlets<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+switches&#038;rh=n%3A6291358011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart switches<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+assistant+hub&#038;rh=n%3A6478740011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home assistant hub<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement home mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-utility-automation.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts home\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2nd nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-utility-green.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts home\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/2022\/12\/newyearres_03.jpg\" alt=\"planning a home improvement project\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_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:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_123rf20742115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Creating a Home Entertainment Area<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Technology allows current and &#8220;future&#8221; homes to become entertainment centers for the entire family. What was nearly impossible years ago, has now become mainstream with video play, big screen monitors, and streaming services.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Entertainment means having a home theater room where the family can sit comfortably in a theater chair to watch a movie with surround sound. The home theater can be big enough so that family and friends can sit comfortably together.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Home entertainment is having a gaming room with a billiard table, table tennis, card game tables, and a large monitor for electronic play. It&#8217;s a room where the family can come together to enjoy a board game or two for collective companionship.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Other Entertainment:<\/h5>\n<p> \tPart of home entertainment is a child playroom for creative play and development. Likewise, for the adults is a fitness room with the latest equipment for all types of exercises and workouts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">And finally there is outdoor entertainment that may include a fire pit for sharing stories, roasting hot dogs, and enjoying late evening sunsets.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">So for this new year&#8217;s resolution, how about investing into home entertainment sections that the entire family can enjoy as they grow in years and needs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote analyze\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Analyzing &#8220;private rooms&#8221; for home entertainment:<\/h6>\n<p><span><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line more2\">\n<li>Part of home entertainment is having private rooms where &#8220;you&#8221; can engage in activities that stimulate your own growth and happiness.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">These entertainment sections include the &#8220;Man Cave&#8221; and the &#8220;She-Shed&#8221; &#8211; individual private rooms for him and her needs and fun.<\/li>\n<li class=\"top\">Other private rooms include a craft-making and\/or sewing room, artists room, wood-working bench, and other rooms where you can work on your talents and skills.<\/li>\n<li class=\"top\">These private rooms could be closed-off sectional conversions in the garage (for man cave, wood-working section); in the attic (crafts room, sewing room, artists room); in the basement (wine collection, cheese making); or out into the shed (she-shed).<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">What you need in planning such a room is private access that you can lock up and secure so that kids and others don&#8217;t tamper with creative work and supplies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comment\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdb',500); return false;\">Planning Your Home Entertainment Area<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"3rdb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnotes\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Planning Your Home Entertainment Area:<\/h6>\n<p>The basement or attic is the perfect places for home entertainment. The basement is where the home theater might be, alone with a gaming section that has a billiard table and more.<\/p>\n<p>The attic would be perfect spot for the fitness room, playroom, and perhaps a crafts or artist room for those who love to create. View the resources below for planning your entertainment areas:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-do-you-need-for-the-home-theater-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hometheater_01.jpg\" alt=\"home theater room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-do-you-need-for-the-home-theater-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">What Do You Need for the Perfect Home Theater Room<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/designing-your-billiard-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/billiard_01.jpg\" alt=\"billiard room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/designing-your-billiard-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Your Classic Looking Billiard<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/no-gym-no-problem-how-to-stay-fit-inside-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/privategym_03.jpg\" alt=\"home gym\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/no-gym-no-problem-how-to-stay-fit-inside-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">No Gym? No Problem. How to Stay Fit Inside Your Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/4-tips-for-creating-a-playroom-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/playroomneeds_01.jpg\" alt=\"creating playroom\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/4-tips-for-creating-a-playroom-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">4 Tips for Creating a Playroom at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-create-the-ideal-entertaining-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/42093184_ml.jpg\" alt=\"entertaining space\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-create-the-ideal-entertaining-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How to Create the Ideal Entertaining Space<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-improve-home-bar-in-5-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/homebar_01b.jpg\" alt=\"home bar\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-improve-home-bar-in-5-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How to Improve Your Home Bar in 5 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- first column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" id=\"ideas\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<div class=\"panel ideassummer\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"box_wrap\">\n<div class=\"details\">\n<div class=\"excerpt\">\n<h6 class=\"block more3\">Planning Your Home Entertainment Remodel:<\/h6>\n<p>Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling &#8220;Quick Guide&#8221; to review the <u>home entertainment<\/u> remodeling process. It assembles information you need using a step-by-step review with references.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\" style=\"margin-top: 40px\">\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage\">Step 1: Analyze Numbers for &quot;Home Entertainment&quot;<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Before you start any <u>home entertainment<\/u> remodeling &#8211; such as a home theater, fitness room, and other entertainment area, run some financial numbers to determine whether the renovation is a smart investment. <\/p>\n<p>The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.<\/p>\n<p>Review these cost-related issues to remodeling vs. buying a new home. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/analyze-numbers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">analyze the numbers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-estimator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">estimate the cost of your project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/market-values.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your home value<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- second accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 2: Collect &quot;Home Entertainment&quot; Ideas<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>The 2nd step for planning a new year <u>home entertainment<\/u> is deciding what you would like to do.<\/p>\n<p>Will it be a &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-left: -17px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">converting room into a home theater, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">add s gaming area with billiard table, game tables and more, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">setting up an outside area for entertainment, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">building a home fitness center, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">giving your children a play gym, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">incorporating a home bar, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">or something else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px\">Start collecting ideas by referencing our collection of ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/dedicating-a-recreation-room-for-just-family-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- third accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 3: Plan Needed &quot;Home Entertainment&quot; Specs<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan. <\/p>\n<p>The spec plan determines what type of <u>home entertainment<\/u> equipment and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each  remodeling element. <\/p>\n<p>You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to a contractor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/interior-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">developing the spec plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sketch remodeling plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-design-considerations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design considerations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fourth accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 4: Find &quot;Home Entertainment&quot; Contractor<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a <u>home entertainment<\/u> remodeling contractor. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-home-theater.html\">search home theater contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-interior-contractors.html\">search home interior contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selecting your contractor checklist<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/pre-screened-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> contractor negotiations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contractor evaluation form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fifth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 5: Financing &quot;Home Entertainment&quot; Project<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 5 is arranging financing once you selected the contractor and finalized the contract for your project. <\/p>\n<p>Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for <u>home entertainment<\/u> renovation. Start with a home equity line of credit or use the bank equity program.<\/p>\n<p>Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and\/or financing from home improvement contractors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/financing-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">financing options<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/getting-qualified.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">getting qualified for financing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/view-negotiate-rates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">negotiate rates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- sixth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 6: Manage the Project<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 6 is where the project begins. <\/p>\n<p>It starts with setting up the work area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing electrical and network connections, putting in the final touches, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the remodeling project inspected before releasing any funds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with the contractor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-manage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">managing remodeling project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">about a home project inspections<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-architect-inspection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">find home inspector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--end accordian --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--excerpt--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"padding-top:40px\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"block more\">Support Files (for reference):<\/h6>\n<p>Two great resources to use that will help in planning and deciding what&#8217;s need for your home entertainment plans:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 45px\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-hminterior.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cover-kitchen-sm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"72\" height=\"93\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46521\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 35px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-hminterior.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Interior Home Specification Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-rec-room.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ideas-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46525\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-rec-room.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Ideas for Recreation Room Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to the next planning a home improvement project for the new year &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"3rdd\"><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;\">information discussed 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=game+tables&#038;rh=n%3A3733301&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">game tables<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=table+tennis+table&#038;rh=n%3A3419501&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">table tennis<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fitness+equipment&#038;i=sporting&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fitness equipment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement home mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-sayeducate.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts home\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2nd nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more5 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-rec-room.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts home\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\/2022\/12\/newyearres_04.jpg\" alt=\"planning a home improvement project\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_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:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_mf7481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Revamping the Backyard<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Perhaps new landscaping or other backyard addition is what&#8217;s listed on your new year resolution list. Would you like to install a swimming pool &#8211; attach a patio or deck with an outdoor kitchen and bar &#8211; or beautify the landscape with flower beds and water features?<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Other backyard ideas to consider is a playground area with tennis and\/or basketball court, golf range, lawn play and games, or a play area for the kids.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Making Your Landscape Look Great:<\/h5>\n<p>The revamp plan may be a change in the landscape with a waterfall stream that ends up in a pond, or the planting of trees  and scrubs that will transform your landscape into a showcase. The new year plan may also include a new deck or patio, pathways through the garden, and an automated irrigation system to keep your area lush and green.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">One more idea could be your own vegetable garden and fruit orchard. Wouldn&#8217;t be nice to become more self-sufficient in the foods you need or eat? A greenhouse and\/or hydroponic garden can help you achieve self-sufficiency.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote analyze\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Analyzing &#8220;backyard revamps&#8221; from the photo above:<\/h6>\n<p><span><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line more2\">\n<li>Any change to the landscape must be throughly planned and designed in order to add value to the home. You want to avoid any changes that are too big or small that can hurt the overall look:<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-rules-to-follow-when-doing-diy-landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Rules to Follow When Doing DIY Landscaping<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you are going to change up the landscape by adding new features and structures, consider adding wired lighting that highlights those features at night.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Outside lighting is a value-added addition that makes any landscape more valuable:<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-you-should-know-about-landscape-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What You Should Know About Landscape Lighting<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Outbuildings include structures such as garden sheds, gazebos, barns, carports, green houses, and other detached building structures on the home property.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Your landscaping needs to have ample spacing for these items to give your landscape a nice look:<\/li>\n<li class=\"link\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">view post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/best-backyard-sheds-to-choose-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Sheds &#8211; 8 To Choose For Your Backyard<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"comment\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thb',500); return false;\">About Revamping the Backyard:<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">home remodeling services<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"4thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnotes\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Planning the Revamp of the Backyard:<\/h6>\n<p>There is a lot you can do to revamp your backyard and landscape. Use the ideas and resources below to plan the right landscaping you need for the new year:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/why-you-should-think-about-installing-a-pool-in-your-backyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poolvalue_01.jpg\" alt=\"revamping backyard\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/why-you-should-think-about-installing-a-pool-in-your-backyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Why You Should Think About Installing a Pool in Your Backyard<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-decking-design-ideas-to-inspire-your-next-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/deckoptions_01.jpg\" alt=\"deck design\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-decking-design-ideas-to-inspire-your-next-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Home Decking Design Ideas To Inspire Your Next Project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/six-tips-to-create-a-perfect-outdoor-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outdoorspace_03.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor space\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/six-tips-to-create-a-perfect-outdoor-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Six Tips to Create a Perfect Outdoor Space<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/greenhouses-pros-and-cons-of-building-your-own\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouse_01.jpg\" alt=\"greenhouses\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/greenhouses-pros-and-cons-of-building-your-own\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Greenhouses: The Pros And Cons Of Building Your Own<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-make-your-backyard-kid-friendly-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kid-friendly_01.jpg\" alt=\"kid friendly yard\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-make-your-backyard-kid-friendly-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Make Your Backyard Kid-Friendly This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/outdoor-kitchen-construction-renovation-dos-and-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/setupoutdoorkitchen_01.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor kitchen\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/outdoor-kitchen-construction-renovation-dos-and-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Outdoor Kitchen Construction &#038; Renovation \u2013 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- first column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" id=\"ideas\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<div class=\"panel ideassummer\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"box_wrap\">\n<div class=\"details\">\n<div class=\"excerpt\">\n<h6 class=\"block more3\">Planning Your Backyard Revamp Remodel:<\/h6>\n<p>Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling &#8220;Quick Guide&#8221; to review the <u>backyard revamp<\/u> and landscaping process. It assembles information you need using a step-by-step review with references.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\" style=\"margin-top: 40px\">\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage\">Step 1: Analyze  Numbers for &quot;Backyard Revamp&quot;<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Before you start any <u>backyard revamp<\/u> landscaping &#8211; such as a swimming pool, patio kitchen, and other backyard landscaping, run some financial numbers to determine whether the renovation is a smart investment. <\/p>\n<p>The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.<\/p>\n<p>Review these cost-related issues to remodeling vs. buying a new home. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/analyze-numbers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">analyze the numbers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-estimator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">estimate the cost of your project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/market-values.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your home value<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- second accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 2: Collect &quot;Backyard Revamp&quot; Ideas<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>The 2nd step for planning a new year <u>backyard revamp<\/u> is deciding what you would like to do.<\/p>\n<p>Will it be a &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-left: -17px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">installing a swimming pool, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">building a play area with courts, playground, and other, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">redo your landscaping, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">build a deck or patio, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">install an outdoor kitchen and bar, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">start your own farm, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">or something else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px\">Start collecting ideas by referencing our collection of ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/lets-start-working-outside-in-the-yard-and-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- third accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 3: Plan Needed &quot;Backyard Revamp&quot; Specs<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan. <\/p>\n<p>The spec plan determines what type of <u>backyard revamp<\/u> equipment and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each landscape element. <\/p>\n<p>You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to a contractor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/landscaping.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">developing the spec plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sketch remodeling plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-design-considerations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design considerations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fourth accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 4: Find a &quot;Backyard Revamp&quot; Contractor<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a <u>backyard revamp<\/u> landscaping contractor. <\/p>\n<p>Give your landscaping 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.<\/p>\n<p>Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-yard-contractors.html\">search yard n&#8217; garden contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selecting your contractor checklist<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/pre-screened-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> contractor negotiations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contractor evaluation form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fifth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 5: Financing &quot;Backyard Revamp&quot; Project<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 5 is arranging financing once you selected the contractor and finalized the contract for your project. <\/p>\n<p>Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for <u>backyard revamp<\/u> landscaping. Start with a home equity line of credit or use the bank equity program.<\/p>\n<p>Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and\/or financing from home improvement contractors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/financing-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">financing options<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/getting-qualified.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">getting qualified for financing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/view-negotiate-rates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">negotiate rates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- sixth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 6: Manage the Project<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 6 is where the project begins. <\/p>\n<p>It starts with setting up the work area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing electrical and network connections, putting in the final touches, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the landscape project inspected before releasing any funds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with the contractor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-manage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">managing remodeling project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">about a home project inspections<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-architect-inspection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">find home inspector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--end accordian --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--excerpt--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"padding-top:40px\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"block more\">Support Files (for reference):<\/h6>\n<p>Two great resources to use that will help in planning and deciding what&#8217;s needed in your yard n&#8217; garden landscaping plans:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 45px\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cover-kitchen-sm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"72\" height=\"93\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46521\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 35px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Yard n&#8217; Garden Specification Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-yard-garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ideas-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46525\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-yard-garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Ideas for Yard n&#8217; Garden Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to the next planning a home improvement project for the new year &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"4thd\"><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;\">information discussed 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=landscape+design&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">landscape design<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire+pit&#038;rh=n%3A14107621&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fire pit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+garden+kit&#038;rh=n%3A13764261&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water garden kit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement arrow less mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>you find services<br \/> below for &#8230;<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp; 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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\/2022\/12\/newyearres_05.jpg\" alt=\"planning a home improvement project\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newyearres_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:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_peshkova\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Starting a Home Business<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Maybe it&#8217;s time to start your own business for the new year. Or perhaps you might want to find a new career opportunity that will allow you to work remotely from home. Depending on the type of business or work you want, you will likely need to allocate space in your home for an office that can function as your business or work space in your new adventure.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">That may involve the renovation of an existing room or attic to give the best overall environment; the space and privacy you need to be successful at your work. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Office Needs:<\/h5>\n<p> \tThe home office needs a desk, internet connections, a desktop and\/or laptop, and other peripherals such as a printer, fax\/scanner, and filing systems. And as your new adventure grows, you may move your operation outside of the home. You can then transform the home office over to a study office for kids who need a quiet place to study and read.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Any investment you make into a home office can function for work and study &#8211; something that will add value to the home for years to come.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote analyze\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Analyzing &#8220;starting a home business&#8221; from the photo above:<\/h6>\n<p><span><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line more2\">\n<li>You may be thinking of setting up a home office in an existing room like a bedroom or other area of the home. That may be a temporary option; but, to be successful in your work, you will need a private area (with a close door option) where you can conduct business conversation by phone or video without interruptions; an area where business papers and needs are not disturbed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"top\">So look to converting the attic space (if applicable) or another spare room into an exclusive home office. You can also make that space a fitness room on the side &#8211; where you can take a quick break for a quick workout.<\/li>\n<li class=\"top\">An important design option for a home office is natural lighting &#8211; a key component for overall motivation and health. So avoid basements and closets and other window-less areas. You need a room that allows in plenty of natural light.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comment\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5thb',500); return false;\">about starting a home business<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5thd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\">other &#8220;home improvement&#8221; topics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"5thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"block more3\">About Starting Home Business<\/h6>\n<p>Starting a home business requires more than an idea, you need to have the tools to get your idea up and running.<\/p>\n<p>Review below for ideas and resources in setting up your your home office, with a view of business topics that can help get the business up and going:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-design-an-optimal-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/optimaloffice_01.jpg\" alt=\"design home office\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-design-an-optimal-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Design An Optimal Home Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-setting-up-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/homeoffice.jpg\" alt=\"Setting Up Home Office\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-setting-up-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Setting Up The Perfect Home Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/fish-aquarium-what-do-have\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/aquarium_01.jpg\" alt=\"Home Aquarium\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/fish-aquarium-what-do-have\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">What Is In Your Home Aquarium \u2013 Fish or Something Else<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/building-intellectual-home-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/hmlibrary_05.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/building-intellectual-home-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Building an Intellectual Home Library<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h6 class=\"block more3\">Key Business Topics<\/h6>\n<p>Jump over to our business center for topics related to starting a business and factors to getting your business off the ground. Topics come from our Business Center at www.CfOne.com:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2019\/12\/06\/starting-a-business-tips-for-young-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/startingtips-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2019\/12\/06\/starting-a-business-tips-for-young-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">5 \u201cStarting a Business\u201d Tips for Young Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2019\/08\/26\/mistakes-avoid-when-starting-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/starting-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Living Room\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2019\/08\/26\/mistakes-avoid-when-starting-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">3 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Small Business<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2022\/06\/03\/how-to-effectively-use-the-product-lifecycle-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BDWAwrqwVup12mUSLhr3wHUPBjqZvUDC1653567866-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"product life cycle\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2022\/06\/03\/how-to-effectively-use-the-product-lifecycle-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Effectively Use the Product Lifecycle Model<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2021\/01\/04\/ways-to-sell-and-promote-your-business-on-pinterest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pinterest-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"promote business on pinterest\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfone.com\/2021\/01\/04\/ways-to-sell-and-promote-your-business-on-pinterest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">5 Ways to Sell and Promote Your Business on Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- first column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" id=\"ideas\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<div class=\"panel ideassummer\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"box_wrap\">\n<div class=\"details\">\n<div class=\"excerpt\">\n<h6 class=\"block more3\">Planning Your Starting a Home Business Remodel:<\/h6>\n<p>Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling &#8220;Quick Guide&#8221; to review the <u>starting a home business<\/u> remodeling process. It assembles information you need using a step-by-step review with references.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\">\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage\">Step 1: Analyze Numbers for &quot;Starting Home Business&quot;<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Before you start any <u>starting a home business<\/u> remodel, run some financial numbers to determine whether the renovation is a smart investment. <\/p>\n<p>The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.<\/p>\n<p>Review these cost-related issues to remodeling vs. buying a new home. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/analyze-numbers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">analyze the numbers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-estimator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">estimate the cost of your project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/market-values.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your home value<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- second accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 2: Collect &quot;Starting Home Business&quot; Ideas<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>The 2nd step for planning a new year <u>starting a home business<\/u> is deciding what you would like to do.<\/p>\n<p>Will it be a &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-left: -17px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">add a home office addition or remodeling a current room,<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">setting up the home business, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">buying the needs for the home business, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">combining the home business with a home den library, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">adding natural lighting to home office, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">decorating home office, <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">or something else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px\">Start collecting ideas by referencing our collection of ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-office-home-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- third accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 3: Plan Needed &quot;Starting Home Business&quot; Specs<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan. <\/p>\n<p>The spec plan determines what type of <u>starting a home business<\/u> equipment, supplies, connective services, and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each home office element. <\/p>\n<p>You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to a contractor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/interior-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">developing the spec plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sketch remodeling plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/remodeling-design-considerations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design considerations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fourth accordian --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 4: Find &quot;Starting Home Business&quot; Contractor<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a <u>starting a home business<\/u> contractor. <\/p>\n<p>Give your home office 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.<\/p>\n<p>Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-electrical-contractors.html\">search home office contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-interior-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">search home interior contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selecting your contractor checklist<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td width=\"100%\"><a href=\"\/services\/pre-screened-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> contractor negotiations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contractor evaluation form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- fifth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 5: Financing &quot;Starting Home Business&quot; Project<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 5 is arranging financing once you selected the contractor and finalized the contract for your project. <\/p>\n<p>Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for <u>starting a home business<\/u>. Start with a home equity line of credit or use the bank equity program.<\/p>\n<p>Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and\/or financing from home improvement contractors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/financing-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">financing options<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/getting-qualified.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">getting qualified for financing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/finance\/view-negotiate-rates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">negotiate rates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- sixth accordian --><\/p>\n<div class=\"remodeltitle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"interpage steps\">Step 6: Manage the Project<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summerremodel\">\n<p>Step 6 is where the project begins. <\/p>\n<p>It starts with setting up the work area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing electrical and network connections, putting in the final touches, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the landscape project inspected before releasing any funds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagheader summer\">links to internal page (opens new win)<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with the contractor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-manage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">managing remodeling project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid renosteps\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">about a home project inspections<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/bullet_content.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/services\/contractor-architect-inspection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">find home inspector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--end accordian --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--excerpt--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"padding-top:40px\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"block more\">Support Files (for reference):<\/h6>\n<p>Two great resources to use that will help in planning and deciding what&#8217;s need to start your home business remodeling plan:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 45px\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-hminterior.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cover-kitchen-sm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"72\" height=\"93\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46521\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 35px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/spec-hminterior.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Interior Room Specification Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-home-interior.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ideas-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"65\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46525\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"creditimage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important; padding-top: 25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/ideas-home-interior.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\" style=\"font-size: 16px !important\">Ideas for Starting Home Office Planning: PDF file<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll more home office ideas &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"5thd\"><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;\">information discussed 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=home+office+desk&#038;rh=n%3A3733671&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home office desks<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+office+ergonomic+chair&#038;rh=n%3A3733721&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ergomonic desk chair<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+office+desk+lighting&#038;rh=n%3A1063292&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home office desk lighting<\/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 home remodeling project for the new year?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement home mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 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rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"pinterest-logo\">pinterest<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"amazonshop\" id=\"shopservice\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN amazon links for ideas using accordion divided into tab sections --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Home Lighting:<\/span> Chandeliers<\/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=chandeliers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chandeliers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=edison+bulb+chandelier&#038;rh=n%3A3736671&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bulb chandelier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=candle+chandelier&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">candle chandelier<\/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=crystal+chandelier&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">crystal chandelier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=globe+chandelier&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">globe chandelier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=shade+chandelier&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">shade chandelier<\/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=starburt+chandelier&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">starburst chandelier <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=downlight+chandelier&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">down-light chandelier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=uplight+chandelier&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">up-light chandelier<\/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-structure-exterior-decor.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view bestsellers in exterior home decor<\/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>Ceiling Light<\/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=bowl+pendant+light&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bowl pendant<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cone+pendant+light&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cone pendant<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=drum+pendant+light&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">drum pendant<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=globe+pendant+light&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">globe pendant<\/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=pendant light&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pendant light<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=mini pendant&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mini pendant<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=flush mount&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">flush mount<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=semi flush moun lightt&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">semi flush mount<\/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=island+lighting&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">island lighting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=recessed+lighting&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recessed lighting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=suspended+lighting&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">suspended lighting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=track+lighting&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">track lighting<\/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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Ceiling Fans<\/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=ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ceiling fans<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ceiling+fans+with+lights&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ceiling w\/ light<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ceiling+fan+without+lights&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ceiling w\/o light<\/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=classic+ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">classic fan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=modern+ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">modern fan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=industrial+ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">industrial fan<\/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=palm+ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">palm leaf fan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dual+ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dual fans<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=remote+ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">remote control fan<\/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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Floor and Wall Lamps<\/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=arc+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">arc lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=floor+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">floor lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=floor+lamp+with+shelves&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">shelf lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=standing+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">standing lamp<\/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=wall+lamp&#038;rh=n%3A3736721&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wall lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=globe+wall+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">globe wall lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=downlight+wall+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">down-light lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=uplight+wall+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">up-light lamp<\/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=wall sconces&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wall sconces<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wall lanterns&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wall lanterns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wall swing arm lamps&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wall swing arm lamps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wall reading lamps&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wall reading lamps<\/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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Table and Specialty Lamps<\/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=table+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">table lamps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bedside+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bedside lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=buffet+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">buffet lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kids+lamp&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">kids lamp<\/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=desk+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">desk lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=reading+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reading lamp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=image+projector+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">star projector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=clip+on+study+lamp&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">study 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