Careful planning of your home improvement projects will enable you to update your home, increase the value of your investment and customize your living space-all for a lot less than the cost of a new home, so you need to think your project through from start to finish. 

Think ahead and determine your future needs.  What repairs are needed? What improvements would you like to make?  Look over your property carefully. Stanton Construction can help you by outlining options and discussing the improvements you can make within your budget.

You may want to review your homeowner's insurance policy and make adjustments for the added value of the work being done.

Many financing plans are available to homeowners. Recently the most popular is the equity line of credit which bases the loan amount on the equity in your home.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has loans specifically for home improvements. They are available through many banks and lending institutions. The FHA, however, requires the contractor be approved by the lender. The FHA does not guarantee the contractor's work.

Some institutions will allow you to borrow against the anticipated equity in your home once your remodeling project is complete.

Research various sources of funding to compare individual qualification guidelines, interest rates, terms and tax considerations.

When planning a larger, more complicated project give thought to details such as: where you want electrical outlets, telephone jacks and cable hook-ups located, the type of lighting required, your current and future storage needs, and whether you want to include luxury items. These details will enable your home improvement to better suit your needs and your lifestyle.  Both design and function should be taken into account if you're thinking of adding a room or converting on existing room.