Home Q&A: How smart spending in a renovation saves you money

Plan wisely when renovating so you you're not doubling your outlay down the line, writes Jennifer Sheahan

Concentrate on the 'invisible' costs, like plumbing and heating, writes Jennifer Sheahan. File picture

How much does it cost? This question seems to be an impossible one to get an answer to when it comes to spending money on your home. I can’t answer it for you either, but I can give you pointers on how to make sure you’re spending it wisely. 

When you do a full renovation your contractor generally sets the plan, but if you’re doing piecemeal upgrades it’s difficult to know where to start.