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.
Surveys such as Remodeling magazineâs â Cost vs. Value â report detail how much it costs to complete a variety of major popular home improvement projects each year, including the always popular kitchen and bathroom redos.ow Much: $9,400. Designer: Sarah Hermans, Philadelphia. Challenge: The house had to be âresale ready,â so designers were asked to make the 12-foot-square balcony of this show house look homey at a modest cost with no extreme color choices or remodeling changes.