With higher home prices and mortgage interest rates squeezing Canadians’ budgets, more homeowners are looking to renovate their homes instead of moving. On average, Canadian homeowners said they spent $12,300 on home renovations in the last 12 months, according to the HomeStars 2023 Reno Report. Meanwhile, in the year ahead, […]
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Undertaking home renovations can be an exciting but financially demanding endeavor. However, there are plenty of ways you can approach your home renovation to reduce costs without sacrificing aesthetics or quality. From utilizing smart technology to repurposing and upcycling materials, these tactical choices can cut costs and maximize the aesthetics […]
Key takeaways Using a credit card’s 0 percent introductory APR promotional period to finance home renovation costs can help you save money. If planned correctly, your card’s intro period can become an interest-free loan for supplies and services. Some credit cards are better than others for financing home renovations, including […]
Even if you’re not a painter yourself, you can still add peel-and-stick murals on your own. “In a weekend, you can apply a floral wallpaper mural to your home office for a stunning Zoom background or add a large landscape to the dining room to dial up the drama,” Pendleton […]
