10 Steps for determining your budget.

Managing your budget is easy if you follow these simple rules.
1. Decide how much you want to spend, and stick to it.
2. Know how the costs will break down.
3. Set aside 20 percent of your budget to handle the unexpected.
4. Make a list of your renovation priorities.
6. Decide whether you’re going to stay in your home while renovations are taking place.
7. Factor in the cost of eating out.
8. Create a spreadsheet for your budget and check it often.
9. Do some of the small work to lower your costs.
10. Avoid extras. Don’t be tempted to deviate from your budget mid-project.