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hold back (save) in a renovation. Your house needs a few improvements and you have the urge to do them all immediately. Every project seems to announce itself with equal priority. Unless you’re awash in money and time, you cannot address all at once. You need to sift through your priorities—starting with knowing where to splurge vs. save during a renovation.  Below, Sweeten helps you understand where to splurge vs. save so you can define your priorities. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and financial protection—at no cost to the homeowner. What does splurging...

(Above) Remodel by Coatesville-based Sweeten general contractor Brent Thanks to Philadelphia’s long history, there’s a rich mix of historic and modern architecture, from row homes and trinities, modern properties from every era, and 200-year-old farmhouses. No matter the age of the structure, the first step in calculating the cost to remodel in Philadelphia requires comparing the renovation costs of what you want, to the amount of money you have. The age of your property will have an impact on the overall costs to remodel in Philadelphia. You may need to replace old wiring and outdated lead pipes, and, if found, asbestos...