Are you thinking of renovating your home? Are you looking to do it on a budget? If so, here are some ways you could save some cash and still get the desired outcome.

When people are considering extensions/structural alterations to their property, they automatically think that they need an architect. This is not always true. You may feel more comfortable using an architect. However, there is no law which states that you must use one.

Architects can cost a lot of money. If you are looking to renovate on a budget, you may not have the cash to spare. With that in mind, you could consider asking your builder (if you have one in place already) or employ a draughtsperson to draw up plans for you.

If the cost involved is a step too far and your budget still will not stretch, you could produce the plans yourself if you feel confident enough to do so.

With plans in place, the next step is to get quotes for the work you need to be carried out. It is important to obtain more than one quote for everything you need doing. Ideally, you should aim for three quotes. You can then compare them to ensure that you are getting a good deal.

Again this could save you money and ensure that you do not go over budget unnecessarily.

If you feel confident enough to give aspects of your project a go i.e. painting, tiling etc, this could save you a pretty penny. Who knows you may even enjoy doing some of the simple jobs yourself.

If you are thinking of tackling some of the more complex tasks, it is important to consider the cost if it does not go to plan. You do not want to end up spending more than a professional would have cost in the first place to rectify a mishap.

We have all seen the TV and magazine advertisements or been seduced by the glossy catalogues and leaflets produced by national kitchen and bathroom companies. However, it is often the case that local suppliers can offer better deals.

Therefore, it's important not to simply disregard local companies simply because they only have one showroom/warehouse and do not have the advertising budget that larger companies do.

Regardless of whether you opt for the DIY route or pay a professional, it is important to consider several suppliers for the best deals when it comes to materials and equipment. Again this will save you money.

Shop around for discounts, offers and companies that offer money off coupons such as Zoro Coupons at couponbox. This too can ensure you do not go over budget or have more money to spend on a different aspect of your project.

Project managing your extension/remodel could save you up to 20% of you build cost. Therefore, enabling you to renovate on a smaller budget. Managing your project also allows you to be in control every step of the way with the likelihood of achieving your exact desired outcome.