Simple ways to save for home renovations — and ideas to lower the final bill

With the arrival of spring, many of us are considering home renovations and upgrades. Whether you want to make your home more marketable to buyers or you are planning for the kitchen of your dreams, home renovations can be an excellent investment for just about every homeowner.

Saving for these renovations is usually the most challenging part of the process. Here is a list of some simple tips to help you save for house upgrades, which can be beneficial not just to your resale value but to your home’s efficiency as well.

Read the full article in the Finances FYI section of The Seattle Times, sponsored by 1st Security Bank.