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Planning or embarking on a remodeling construction can be both exciting and daunting that sometimes you do not know where or when to start.

Why do you want to remodel? Is it because you want to improve your home, beautify it, make it comfortable to live in, improve energy-efficiency, increase its market value or enhance its functionality? Whatever reasons you have, home remodeling will always be a good investment.

Here are some important factors to consider before plunging yourself into a home renovation project:

• Determine reasons for remodeling. Reasons may vary like to add more space, upgrade appliances, cabinets, counters and fixtures, improve energy efficiency, create a floor plan that will fit your lifestyle and increase the market value of your property.
• Identify your requirements and needs. Brainstorm with other family members on what additions or changes to make in the house. Prioritize the work to be done.
• Get some design ideas from magazines, books or web sites. Try to visualize the work to be done and put your ideas on paper. This way you will lessen if not eliminate the possibility of changing your plans in the middle of the house remodeling project.
• Consider how you want your remodeled space to be used to determine furniture placement, lighting, colors and traffic patterns.
• Know the estimated cost of your house remodeling project. Consider the costs of labor, furnishings or landscaping. If you want to reinforce your budget, there are several financial options. Most common of these financial options are home improvement loan, line of credit for home equity, second mortgage loan or home equity loan and refinancing.
• If you are planning on hiring a remodeler, make sure that you hire a professional one in your area. The quality of your finished remodeled home depends largely on the expertise and knowledge of your remodeler.

While home building additions and remodeling can be exciting, it can also be challenging and intimidating. Be flexible and open minded for some changes and conflicts during the course of the project.