But Nov. 25 should be celebrated as an Independence Day of sorts, at least by professional athletes ... and probably their fans as well. That's the now forgotten day that baseball player Curt Flood changed sports in this country more than any athlete since Jackie Robinson.
Follow this four-step plan to arrive at the answer. 1. Ballpark the costs. First, get a handle on how much your remodeling dreams will cost. In general, major upgrades, such as a bathroom remodel or a family-room addition, run $100 to $200 and more per square foot. If youâll be using a design pro or remodeling contractor, discuss your project with them to get a rough idea of costs. 2. Figure out how much you have to spend.
The mindset is, if it's not leaking or smoking, I have time.. What to expect. On average, homeowners will spend between 1 to 4 percent of a home's value annually on maintenance and repairs, which tend to increase as the house ages, according to several real estate websites and mortgage firm Freddie Mac.Skimping on these costs may lead to depreciation of the home's value.See 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2012 .]. But the thousands of dollars' worth of home maintenance, repair, and replacement expenses can catch some over-anxious buyers by surprise. Too many have their nose buried in a West Elm catalog and not the dishwasher manual.