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| Surround yourself with qualified professionals, starting with an architect and a general contract, who can guide you through the addition process. Know what you want and what you're able to spend and save the changes for the finish phase of the addition. Get the details in writing and be prepared for some disruptions and delays along the way. |
 | We're all familiar with the general stages of remodeling and construction. Everyone knows about the framing and the sheetrock and the plaster. Those are all the fun stages when you see a lot of progress quickly and when as a homeowner you are still enrapt with the emerging spaces and the new form your home is taking. |
 | Generalizing the cost of home additions is a lot like trying to identify an elephant blindfolded. |
Sometimes you know you are going to renovate even before purchasing a home; you can see the possibilities of a property and the asking price is right. |
A mobile home is an inexpensive option for many people. When you decide you need more room, mobile home additions could be a money saving solution. |
