Remodeling or Adding On
If your present home is not living up to your expections, it may be time to change your living arrangements. Maybe your house is not big enough, or the layout does'nt serve you as well as it used to. Maybe your house is too old, or it's just grown too familiar. Whatever your situation, the professionals at Nelson Lumber & Home can help you determine if you should change your home, or sell and start over entirely.

• If you like your neighborhood, enjoy the property and are pleased with your home's general layout, a remodeling project may suit you best.
• Compare the value of your home to others in your neighborhood. Upgrading your house can dramatically increase your property values, creating a profitable return on investment. But be sure to talk to a Nelson Home specialist, because the cost of certain home improvement may be difficult to recover.
• A structurally sound home can adapt to nearly any renovation project, but remodeling a home that's in poor condition can open you up to a host of costly problems.
• When it comes to remodeling, timing is essential. For example, an addition may affect everything from your roof system to your floor coverings. Try to plan big projects for when things like roofing and flooring are due for replacement.
• Before any renovation is started, stop by Nelson Lumber & Home, and get your questions answered. Because sometimes selling your home and starting over is the best investment.

Remodeling Tips

• Utilize the original plans to your home. With these in hand, a Nelson Home professional can analyze existing conditions and compare them to your required needs. By doing this, you may find out that home reorganizing- not costly expansion- could meet your needs more efficiently.
• Develop a priority list of needs and ideas. This will help you and your Nelson designer determine your remodeling goals. Be sure to involve the entire family in creating this list of needs and wants.
• Establish a budget. It may not be easy, but knowing the dollar figure you are comfortable with will provide a basis from which your Nelson contractor can work. Make sure you are very specific with what you want so there are no surprises.
• If you are unsure of your budget. Show your Nelson Home designer your priority list and ask them to prepare an estimate.
• Involve Nelson Lumber & Home in every phase of your remodeling project. Their experitise will not only get your exactly what you are looking for, but will help you avoid problems, saving time and money