planning a remodel on a budget is all about setting a clear plan and staying organized follow the steps below to get started start by figuring out your budget for the remodel determine your project’s scope and what supplies you’ll need as well as which parts you’ll do yourself versus which ones you’ll need to hire a professional to do review your bank account and decide how much you can comfortably spend on your remodel if needed make a plan to save for the next few months before starting the project once you have a budget you can make wise choices about each component of your remodel research the costs of each component you want to change for a bathroom remodel this might include the wall paint a new or upgraded vanity new or updated flooring and a new bathtub if you value one change over another say a luxury bathtub is a higher priority than new flooring you can allot your budget accordingly and choose a higher grade bathtub and less expensive tile it’s also important to account for surprise costs if you’re swapping out the sink but discover a plumbing issue you may need to spend more than initially planned to correct the problem as you add up the costs of your musthaves and nicetohaves reserve a portion of your budget for unexpected expenses weigh the pros and cons of hiring a professional versus completing tasks yourself some tasks such as painting the kitchen cabinets may be well within your abilities but rewiring electricity or changing plumbing is likely better left to the professionals diy can save on labor costs as long as you have your own time to invest in the project but you can also make costly mistakes if you tackle more complex projects that typically require expert training a flood in the downstairs living room from a diy plumbing error is going to be more costly than hiring a plumber to do the job in the first place instead of buying appliances and cabinets from a retail store you can often go directly to a warehouse you can also ask to look at any returned or damaged items you may not care about a small cosmetic defect if it means a reduced price another option is to ask a retail salesperson if they have any floor display items for sale you can often score a discount on the stove or refrigerator that was on display one of the most expensive parts of a remodel can be new appliances instead of replacing your appliances consider investing in a home warranty that will cover the appliances you already have look for secondhand or lightly used materials furniture can be a great option to find secondhand if you’re working on a diy remodel for example you may be able to refinish ugly cabinets for a lot less than it would take to purchase them new other people in your area may also be selling supplies or tools you need at a low price if they’ve completed a similar project or are moving you can check out garage sales facebook marketplace craigslist nextdoor and similar options to find deals a remodeling project can lead to some chaos in your home planning ahead will keep your life a little more organized during the project and help you avoid losing supplies additionally you can donate or sell unused supplies and the appliances or fixtures you’re removing trash removal for appliances and large fixtures can come with a pickup fee depending on your location if you sell or donate old working appliances or items such as cabinets you can usually request that the purchaser pick them up to save on the cost of disposal for example habitat for humanity typically picks up large donations at no cost depending on the size of your remodel renting a dumpster may be more costeffective than frequent trips to the city dump you’ll also save on potential fines from leaving items for curbside pickup that aren’t allowed dumpsters often rent at a flat rate with removal included in the quoted price if you’re remodeling your kitchen and won’t have access to your stove and refrigerator for a few weeks or longer set up a temporary space elsewhere in your home as long as you have refrigeration and a microwave you can still make some food at home instead of eating out or ordering takeout every night while your kitchen is unusable here’s a breakdown of the items that will have the biggest impact on your budget in each room does your kitchen need a cosmetic or functional remodel if you hate your kitchen think about what exactly needs to change is it ugly and outdated or do the appliances not work and you want to change the location of a counter lessexpensive fixes may include updating the aesthetics of your kitchen if those smaller changes don’t complete the remodel try to save on larger changes with our tips above for deals your budget will help you determine your project’s scope but you can look for sales deals and secondhand options on any of the supplies and fixtures you need like the kitchen you can choose the scope of your bathroom remodel based on your budget a cosmetic remodel will give you a freshlooking bathroom without the costs of major changes   none install a new mirror over the vanity   none replace hardware such as doorknobs and cabinet pulls if you’re doing a larger remodel such as replacing a shower with a tub follow our tips above for finding deals on supplies and fixtures again your remodel needs to match your budget replacing appliances and fixtures in their current location is much less expensive than rewiring electricity or redoing plumbing to move them living areas are a great space to remodel on a budget since you don’t have many if any appliances to upgrade or replace here are a few inexpensive fixes to consider   none redecorate with new throw pillows or wallhangings if you have a larger overhaul in mind look for the deals we mentioned earlier   none floor plan changes such as taking down a wall for a more open floor plan most living area updates can be done at least partially by yourself rearranging furniture and painting are great ways to change up your space without spending a lot of money