You Don't Need to be a Millionaire to Afford Home Renovations

Recently, British singing sensation Adele said she would be spending ?500,000 ($783,767) for her home renovation for her would-be family. The record-setting singer and musician sees her home in West Sussex, England having extra rooms including a nursery. On the other hand, a regular home in America will only cost around $100,000 in major home improvements.

But think about it: Adele's home is a 25-acre mansion in one of the most luxurious areas in England; so it's logical if the price seems extreme. In the U.S., unless you're living like a celebrity, you will only spend so much for a major makeover. You don't need to spend a million dollars to add a room or to change the roof of your standard American home. Data from Hanley Wood, a firm that analyzes housing industry trends, reports on the cost of home renovation in New England.

Bathroom remodeling: $16,552

The average cost of remodeling a bathroom has dropped to nearly 5.5 percent in 2012 primarily due to the availability of cheaper materials. You can opt for vinyl wallpaper where the average cost is around $50-$60 per square foot. You can also invest on some ceramic tiles that are worth $3.00 and up for every 12"x12" piece, excluding other costs.

If you want to have a bathtub, there are affordable options in the market--starting from $200.00 less expensive than premium brands. A 30"x60" porcelain-on-steel bathtub is worth around $200.00 which is cheaper compared to others that are two to three times the price. A 30"x60" bathtub will fit a bathroom five feet long and seven feet wide.

Kitchen remodeling: $19,588

The average cost of remodeling a kitchen in New England, including Massachusetts, has also dropped but at a lower rate of 1.5 percent in 2012. Take note, however, this cost relates to the remodeling of a kitchen measuring 200 square feet. One of the key aspects here is to replace the kitchen appliances with energy savers such as a gas range. Cape Cod home renovations should also consider the environmental impact of the project.

Both remodeling projects total $36,140 which is hardly near the estimated average of $100,000. With this, you've already renovated two major parts of your house--the kitchen and the bathroom. Standard Cape Cod renovation costs may increase but hardly to the price Adele is ready to spend.

Hanley Wood has an interesting chart of the average home renovation prices per region. Go to the website at remodeling.hw.net to know more about the renovation trends in New England including Cape Cod house renovation.

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