How exciting is the whole process of embarking on a DIY project to transform your outdoor homing spaces? It’s an adventurous task, designing, re-designing, and dreaming about the finished project however when you start to look at the costs of materials it can often become a little overwhelming when you realise how expensive some of your ‘wish list’ items are. Who’d have thought the travertine pavers you’ve always dreamed of having could be so expensive? Or the glass pool fencing?
Always a contributing factor when planning any home or yard improvements is money. It’s important to work out what your maximum budget is and sticking to this can be a challenge which may end up with you not being able to complete your project or not achieving the desirable outcome.
Ultimately, you want to create your dream space and stay within budget. But how can you make this a reality?
Here are a few little tips and tricks to help save thousands of dollars and keep your costs down:
- Source your materials directly and complete the work yourself or….
- Source your materials directly and pay a professional to build/create your outdoor homing space
- Be creative, use existing landscapes and structures to enhance their appearance or assist to create new ones
- Choose alternate materials that still give you that ‘wow’ finish
- Ask for some advice from a professional
Have fun!