Renovating
may be a more practical and cost-efficient solution than moving
given these basic conditions:
Before
After
you like where you live and plan to stay there for a while
the services and facilities of the community meet your needs
your home lends itself to improvement
The reasons for renovating are as varied as the individuals who
undertake it, but changing lifestyles are often at the heart of
renovation projects.
As personal circumstances change, many people find that their living
requirements also change. The birth of a second or third child may
call for an additional bedroom in the short-term and, in later
years, an extra bathroom. Or, the long-term care of an aging parent
or relative may dictate a small, semi-detached in-law suite, so that
you can still be close by while allowing your loved ones their
independence.
And as people plan for retirement, they may consider adding a cozy
sunroom for their leisure time, or converting a portion of their
larger home to a small apartment to generate additional income.
In some instances, modifications may have to be made to accommodate
disabilities or infirmities, or to help create a safer home with
more convenient access for later years.
