depending on the size of the current room. If you are planning on expanding and remodeling, then you’re going to be looking at a cost around $10,000 or more. The cost of new windows is generally between $300 and $700 per window, depending on the size and the requirements. Fiberglass for wall insulation with a value of R-19 will cost about $1.80 for every square foot installed, while insulation of R30 value for ceilings and attics will cost $2.25 for every square foot installed. Per square yard, for installation and padding, carpeting averages around $15 to $25. 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
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