Renovations

General Tips

Use carrot and stick. Bonus for each day done sooner, punishment for each late date
Never pay the full amount upfront, unless it’s an easy 1 day job.
Make sure they're insured and licensed

Rip out screws nails, picture hooks, curtain rods. Easier to paint
Home depot light fixtures go for 9$, most of your cost is going to be in the labor

Go for high-traffic laminate (not too cheap or you'll have to redo in a few years)
Structolite for the basement resurfacing
Fixed ceilings > drop ceilings, swap them out when you get the chance and spray paint over them if you want them to have a good look still
No 220 volt outlets, limits window AC units
Get rid of ceiling fans, dishwashers to limit maintenance if you’re not in a luxury neighborhood
Nest thermostat (~$70) turns your B class to an A class

Roofing Types
- Rubber roof longer-lasting than tar
- Flat roofs suck and will lead to more repairs in the long run
- Shale/metal/Solar PV can be worth it because they last 2x longer than typical asphalt shingles which only lasts 10-15 years.

Research done by Zillow

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