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.
Many Americans are looking to raise their house foundations due to new restrictions from FEMA. If you want to improve your home and raise a foundation for this or any other reasons, it's an expensive but worthwhile process.Overall, you can expect to spend anywhere between $30,000 and $100,000 depending on the size of your house, number of floors and the size of your house's footprint.ermits alone cost between $2,500 and $5,000. Be sure to hire a contractor whom you trust, and he should walk you through all the procedures and paperwork involved in obtaining permits in your local area.