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.
Rising home sales tend to lead to renovation spending as home buyers upgrade their new purchases and sell-ers prepare their homes for the marketplace â a process called âstagingâ. CMHC estimates that households tend to spend $21,000 1 more in the year following the purchase of a home on renovations and furniture.That implies that home sales alone contributed almost one-third to average total renovation outlays since 2003, or roughly $13 billion dollars annually.ouseholds received a tax credit worth 10% of any renovation spending conducted during January 2009 and February 2010, up to a maximum of $10,000. Along with record low interest rates, the credit worked.