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From National Association of the Remodeling Industry.....

No one likes to cut a budget, especially when it's his or her own.  But when it comes to planning a remodeling project, homeowners must establish a realistic budget...and actively manage it.

Some of the general remodeling tips:

* Be creative.  There are often multiple solutions to accomplish a design objective, some more expensive than others.  Discuss various options with your contractor.

* If all the room really needs is a facelift, make the most of changes with paint, as opposed to structural changes.  Changing the color of a room can revitalize it.  This is the easiest wy to bring life to a room on a budget.

* Heavy or textured wallpaper can work wonders as well.  You can save money by wallpapering a slightly damaged wall rather than replacing it.  If the wall has grass cloth wallpaper on it, consider whitewashing it for a totally new look.  Several layers of whitewash (in various shades of white) produce a clean, sophisticated look in any room.

* Faux finish painting or other textured decorative painting techniques also can hide minor damage or irregularities that flat paint won't.

Attempt to keep window in their existing places during a remodeling project.  Moving windows is not a cost-saving endeavor.