This Old House
How to Fund Your Next Home Renovation
With interest rates still low, here’s a look at the best ways to pay for big-ticket home improvements.
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Has more time at home given you ambitions for upgrading your surroundings? Maybe you’re yearning for a “sanity shed” where you can take undisturbed work calls in the backyard. Or you have visions of a family room refresh that also creates space for a family study hall.
Ways to Pay for a Home Remodel
Once you’ve talked to contractors and worked up a remodeling budget—with room for unexpected expenses, of course—the next step is finding the funds. Do you dip into savings or borrow the money?