More than 50% of homeowners renovating their home on a significant scale blow their initial renovation budget during the project – 51% to be precise, according to the 2023 Houzz & Home Study – and the reason rarely lies in one particular decision. It is dozens of small mistakes due to the lack of guidance as to where exactly the budget should be spent that determines whether one’s renovation will be a profitable experience or a costly lesson. The renovation splurge vs. save list depends on knowing which room to renovate and which surface to upgrade when one renovates. Think about what can be splurged on when renovating, not about what looks nice While the $40 hinge may boast a...



















