Drywall for ceilings and walls will typically cost around $9.80 per panel, not including any of the finishing compound, nails, or screws. These prices also do not include the removal the disposal of all the original paneling and the scraping of any textured ceiling paint, either. The average cost for new moldings is around $3.00 per installed foot, while baseboard heating fixtures will run you between $150 and $500. Hiring a professional painter to sand, prime, and paint the walls, in addition to upgrading the ceiling and drywall, is going to run up to $35+ per hour, unless you have the knowledge, skills, and time to do it yourself. You’re also going to pay at least $70 per hour to bring in an electrician to get the lighting and electrical wiring up to code. Carpenters generally charge the same amount as well, but both electricians and carpenters will sometimes base what they charge on square footage. To find the right people to help you achieve the renovations, remodeling, and extensions that you have in mind, speak with your real estate agent. Chances are they have helped homeowners in the past, or can direct you to another agent who has. From there, they will help you with your research, your budget, and with tracking down the resources that you’ll need to get the job done! STAGING BEDROOM FURNITURE Before you get started on the actual furniture in your bedroom, remove all clutter and personal items from the room.This helps to create an open, distraction-free environment. You don’t necessarily have tomove things far, just out of sight—tuck family photos in a dresser drawer, for example. If you do not already have one on your bed, consider a comforter or a duvet that comes with matching shams, to create a solid, consistent look. For example, you could have a classic theme, or matching pastels. Don’t be afraid to move the furniture around in your bedroom to see what works and what doesn’t. You never know, your dresser may create a more open space across the room. It’s also a good idea to flip your mattress, as well.
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