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Top Renovation Budget Tips to Avoid Costly Surprises

Top Renovation Budget Tips to Avoid Costly Surprises

Update: 2025-07-15
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Ever wondered what your renovation should cost? In this episode of The Chicks in Construction, Mikki and Jess get real about renovation budget tips that can save your wallet and your sanity. Whether you're upgrading your forever home or prepping a property for Airbnb, this episode is packed with practical advice that every homeowner needs to hear.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Why your renovation goal (sell, rent, or live) changes your budget
  • The 50/30/20 rule for dividing your renovation budget
  • What contingency budgets are really for (hint: not pretty tile)
  • How to use online tools to estimate real renovation costs
  • The importance of avoiding the lowest contractor bid

Mentioned In The Episode:

HomeAdvisor Cost Estimator Tool: https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/

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Top Renovation Budget Tips to Avoid Costly Surprises

Top Renovation Budget Tips to Avoid Costly Surprises

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