Insulation is always a good idea which will save you money on heating in the winter and your home will have the added benefit of being cooler in the summer months as well. Get the attic and roof insulated first of all and then check for gaps around your doors. When purchasing a home, look for dry rot and chipped paint that has been coated over.You could hire an inspector to look for problems and defects.They will look for serious problems like roof damage and although paying for a professional inspector will be quite expensive it could save you money by avoiding costly mistakes. A good way to save a little money and keep your TV area tidy is to buy a dresser instead of a TV stand, it will look nice and it will have plenty of drawers to keep magazines and remote controls in as well. Remember that its always a good strategy to give the contractor incremental payments as they as they progress through the job. Never pay for work that you are not satisfied with and withold the final payment until you are totally satisfied with the job.
