Knowing how much you can afford to spend is the foundation of any renovation. Consider all potential costs, including materials, labor, permits, and unexpected expenses. A realistic budget helps you avoid overspending and ensures you get the best value for your investment.
Break Down the Costs
Once you know your total budget, divide it into categories. Common expenses include:
Materials: Cabinets, countertops, flooring, and appliances.
Labor: Costs for hiring contractors, electricians, plumbers, and other professionals....
Discover Devon’s finest food, drink, events, experiences and gifts all in one place, with Food Drink Devon’s new consumer website, fooddrinkdevon.co.uk , designed by Newton Abbot based, Clockwork Marketing.
The newly designed site showcases the very best Devon has to offer, from artisan products to unforgettable food experiences as well as a convenient gift voucher service allowing visitors to shop for unique food and drink directly from Devon's top producers, retailers and hospitality businesses.
Clare Bushby, board director at Food Drink Devon, comments on the new...
Exeter city centre businesses have given a strong endorsement for InExeter, the Business Improvement District (BID), voting overwhelmingly in favour of renewing it for a third five-year term. Results released today show 90% of participating businesses supported the BID's renewal , allowing for continued investment in city centre improvements and initiatives from April 2025 to March 2030.
Over a four-week voting period (24th October-21st November), levy-paying businesses were asked to back InExeter for another term , securing £2.8 million to be reinvested into Exeter’s city centre...
Safety at work is a central issue in industrial activities. A commitment that must involve both companies and workers to become a top priority.
Operator protection and accident prevention are at the heart of modern regulations and new technologies. In this context, the choice of innovative equipment and systems that promote safety is essential to ensure the health and well-being of employees and reduce the risk of accidents.
Modern industry demands not only safe solutions, but also efficient and easy-to-use ones. This is the context for the...
Exeter City FC manager Gary Caldwell has spoken negatively about League One matches continuing to be played during the international break. He said he didn't understand why, if matches without three players can't be played, they can't be cancelled without two players. “Why don't we just do away with them altogether?” - reasoned Caldwell, whose soccer club is without a striker and a winger for a while.
There are a lot of international players playing in League One, and because of this, many teams are canceling their matches. According to Gary Caldwell, this state of affairs...
Each year, professional pet photographers around the world unite to raise funds for animal rescue by contributing to the Tails of the World Book Project. To date, the annual Tails of the World Books have featured over 1,150 dogs and raised over £75,000.
Local pet photographer Fiona Crawford, who owns the horse and dog lifestyle photography business in Devon, wanted to raise money for the local dog rescue, K9 focus in North Devon.
The Tails of the World Project was the ideal opportunity to collaborate with photographers across the globe and raise vital funds for pet...
When it comes to upgrading your home's interior design, small details can make a world of difference. One such detail that can significantly enhance the aesthetics of your doorways is Ogee architrave. This elegant, decorative moulding has been a popular choice for centuries, adding sophistication and style to homes of all types. But how exactly does Ogee architrave transform your interior doorways, and why should you consider it for your next home improvement project?
In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of Ogee architrave, how it can elevate the look of your interior...
Situated on the outskirts of Exeter, the Radis Community Care team at Edward’s Court Extra Service are hosting a fun-filled Christmas market, as well as a free health and wellbeing fair.
Open (and free!) to the general public, the local community as well as the extra care service’s residents, the Christmas market will be held on 12th December from 10am to 2pm.
With free mince pies and Christmas bakes on offer to all attendees, the festive event will also be home to a number of stall holders, making it the perfect opportunity to do some shopping for gifts whilst...
As part of the development of the cycle route, the road will be completely resurfaced between Quarry Lane and Ludwell Lane, with high friction surfacing also applied in specific areas. Rifford Road will be closed during the resurfacing which will be delivered in three phases. The first section will resurface from the junction with Quarry Lane to the junction with Lethbridge Road between Monday 2 December and Friday 13 December. Exact dates for the remaining sections are yet to be decided, but it is expected that work from Lethbridge Road to Woodwater Lane will be carried out in January or...
The curtain fell on the flat racing season at Ascot’s British Champions Day each October, with the event also marking the crowning of the Champion Jockey.
This year, the title switched hands back to Oisin Murphy for the first time since 2021. Godolphin’s William Buick had won it twice in succession, but his Irish rival ran away with the prize this season.
In the end, it was something of a non-contest for Murphy—winning his fourth Champion Jockey trophy by a considerable distance from his nearest rival.
Nonetheless, it was still a fantastic year for a number of...
