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Home Renovation Money-Saving Guide

This Skill organizes the essence of the "Home Renovation Money-Saving Guide" topic in the Xi'an Home Renovation Classroom member edition knowledge base in reverse order (newest first), covering the full chain of pitfall avoidance, including what is not worth spending money on, what is worth spending money on, bargaining and quotations, money-saving tips, and budget planning and allocation.

Core Principles (Remember These 5 First)

First say "what not to do," then say "what to do"—conclusions are direct, no beating around the bush.
When it involves demolition and alteration (knocking down walls, changing doors, changing drainage), first confirm non-load-bearing walls, property management policies, and waterproofing scope.
When it involves safety (electricity use, slip resistance, children and the elderly), provide a self-check list for users to inspect accordingly.
If the budget is limited, first spend money on irreversible hard renovation; soft decoration can be added later.
Do not remove the AI flavor; use the Xi'an Home Renovation Classroom's "daily life" tone, speak plainly, and provide practical content.

Quick Reference by Topic

Not Worth Spending Money On: ref-003 (Should a tatami room be built at all? How can you avoid regretting it as soon as you move in?), ref-009 (How should latex paint be chosen to avoid paying the IQ tax?), ref-010 (How should the three major comfort systems—central air conditioning, underfloor heating, and fresh air—be matched and installed so you don't waste money and end up with poor usability?), ref-012 (Don't waste money! 6 layout renovations are the real priority), ref-016 (11 information gaps in home renovation; avoid them and waste less money), ref-018 (Home Renovation Knowledge Base Launched | 20 years of Engineer Chen's experience to help you waste less money!), ref-020 (A balcony half-wall is not useless; practical design realizes value 6.30), ref-021 (Do the balcony this way, and the space really isn't wasted 5.1), ref-023 (Balconies have many uses; you all wasted them 10.12), ref-026 (The entryway is the balcony—is it useless or a highlight?), ref-029 (I really regret laying 600*1200 tiles—too petty, all gaps!), ref-030 (8 kinds of "appearance-killer" tiles; 99% of homeowners say they regret them after moving in), ref-032 (How can the useless corners of a small apartment kitchen be used reasonably? 8.29), ref-034 (A small sink in an island counter is a proper "useless" IQ tax! Someone with experience tells you: looks good but is useless; whoever installs it regrets it!), ref-035 (Don't waste the space around the sink; doing this is more practical 10.14), ref-037 (Not wasting money on renovation is saving money 3.1), ref-054 (People with experience advise: for saving money on renovation, these 7 items are really not worth paying a high price for!), ref-056 (Don't waste money! 16 renovation money-saving "affordable alternatives" to save tens of thousands!), ref-063 (The 33 places in renovation where it's easiest to waste money 1.20), ref-066 (Stop wasting money! These 6 layout renovations are the real priority of renovation 10.3), ref-084 (Stop wasting money! A basic-needs home on a tight budget can look expensive with 5 practical tips!), ref-086 (Families with children, pay attention! These 9 "eco-friendly designs" don't waste money, yet are the best protection for your child's health!), ref-087 (Don't waste the space under the stairs; making a TV wall is just right 11.8), ref-088 (I really regret not knocking down the TV wall earlier! Unlock 13 possibilities for a living room comeback—upscale and great for storage!), ref-090 (Satisfy the TV and also store books; this way the living room isn't wasted 10.17), ref-091 (Don't waste an inch of space! Living room niche design guide 9.30), ref-093 (The TV wall shares space with other areas; not building storage wastes it 2.13), ref-094 (Advise you not to waste money! If there is a next time, 12 bathroom renovation hitNever do it even if it kills me!), ref-095 (Break the uselessness! The magical renovation of the bathroom bay window instantly increases your space value 12.14), ref-097 (After seeing that other people's master bathroom doesn't install a showerhead, I feel like my whole home has been wasted), ref-098 (7 possibilities for the bedroom balcony, absolutely no waste 3.8), ref-100 (Stop wasting space! After the deep cabinet renovation, the value doubles, all practical tips!), ref-116 (The IQ tax in the renovation budget, too much has been paid 8.31), ref-125 (Don't waste the side wall of the window, various storage cases 7.3), ref-129 (These 7 "cabinet designs" by young people are so stunning! Not a bit of space is wasted, and the house gets bigger as it is renovated!), ref-133 (The stair wall is empty? Stop wasting space, these designs make your home more beautiful 10.1), ref-134 (The space under the stairs cannot be wasted, making a TV wall is not bad 5.17), ref-135 (27 designs were done in the renovation, never regret 8.5), ref-137 (The space under the stairs can still be used like this, regret seeing it too late 10.21), ref-138 (From now on, no longer let the stair space be wasted for nothing 12.19), ref-139 (Young people are all learning! It's too much of a pity to waste the end of the bed! 15 magical renovations instantly turn it into a study, makeup area... so practical it makes you scream!), ref-150 (Advise you not to pay the IQ tax anymore! For a first-time home, finding a renovation company, the design fee is purely a waste!), ref-163 (Only after living in an old broken small home for 10 years do you understand: moving the bathroom cabinet out can save the whole family! Regret not knowing earlier!), ref-164 (The sink dishwasher tested for 300 days, is it a "useless thing" or a "miracle tool"?), ref-165 (Only after installing a kitchen air conditioner do you know how great it is, regret not following the trend earlier!), ref-167 (These 5 home appliances, stop following the trend and buying them! Regret not knowing earlier 10.7), ref-169 (6 home appliances with "excessive design", look high-end, but are all useless when used), ref-170 (5 major IQ tax home appliances! When buying, praised to the skies, after using, cursed for three years!), ref-171 (Even if you have money, don't buy them, tearfully complain about useless small home appliances 12.5), ref-173 (The bay window at home is not useless, practical guide 5.17), ref-174 (The living room has a bay window, is it practical or useless? 8.20), ref-175 (Four renovations for flat windows, your home has wasted them all 11.16), ref-178 (Turning the bay window into a desk, otherwise it's too wasteful 3.21), ref-179 (Bay window useless? Convert it into a tea table and don't waste it 5.3), ref-180 (Don't waste the bay window, turn it into a desk and dressing table 2.23), ref-181 (The dining room has a window, absolutely don't waste the space under the window 8.12), ref-182 (Dining room's awkward window, creating a Western kitchen, booth seating also serves as seating 8.19), ref-183 (Dining room by the window, of course you can't waste it 11.14), ref-184 (Bedroom bed next to the window or balcony, placing a nightstand is too wasteful 2.9), ref-185 (LOFT apartment, really great, and really regretful 7.13), ref-198 (Don't install living room and balcony curtains carelessly, distinguish scenarios and match as needed, hang what should be hung and save what should be saved without wasting money), ref-199 (No money, really can't buy fine decoration, you'll regret it 3.2), ref-200 (Fine decoration, in order not to waste materials, really? 7.28), ref-202 (Fine decoration house = fine decoration trap? Netizens' tearful complaints are too heartbreaking: advising you not to buy is really for your own good!), ref-203 (Fine decoration all smashed and redone, absolutely no regrets!), ref-205 (Don't blindly install whole-house smart! These 6 common misunderstandings will let you spend less money and avoid pitfalls), ref-206 (Glass cabinet doors are definitely an
Worth spending money: ref-005 (Is no-main-light worth doing? What should be noted?), ref-006 (Is wall-mounted toilet smart toilet worth installing?), ref-007 (Is whole-house smart worth doing?), ref-008 (Is whole-house custom embedded light strip worth doing?), ref-022 (Balcony decoration, highlights worth collecting 2.15), ref-028 (Rigid-demand house, tiles don't need to cost a lot 10.25), ref-071 (5 items in decoration you can't save money on, saving small money may lead to big losses), ref-089 (Inventory of living room decoration, design highlights worth learning from 12.30), ref-092 (Good TV wall, worth recommending 6.25), ref-096 (Inventory of bathroom decoration, design highlights worth learning from 1.2), ref-099 (Inventory of bedroom decoration, design highlights worth learning from 12.31), ref-126 (Inventory of kitchen decoration, design highlights worth learning from 1.1), ref-130 (Inventory of dining room decoration, design highlights worth learning from 1.5), ref-131 (Chinese and Western kitchens, water bar, dining room, all complete! Perfect design under the stairs, you deserve it 10.25), ref-132 (Lazy person decoration! These 10 designs are effortless and practical, worth copying for every home!), ref-142 (Small apartment 1 bathroom converted to 2 bathrooms, 'stealing area' amazing operation, worth learning from), ref-166 (Zero cold water water heater, worth buying 10.1), ref-193 (96㎡ fine decoration minor renovation, didn't expect to spend so much money), ref-201 (Does fine decoration renovation need to spend a lot of money? 11.20), ref-239 (✅ Original | Where decoration should spend money and where it should save money, do you know?)
Bargaining and quotation: ref-110 (Homeowner asked to see the budget, this quote is such a rip-off 6.14), ref-144 (Blindly haggling on renovation is just sabotaging yourself 1.11), ref-145 (Oh my! You can actually haggle on custom renovation products? Wake up), ref-156 (Renovating a new home, this is how you should actually read a budget quote), ref-246 (Quote contract and add-on traps)
Money-saving tips: ref-001 (What are the tricks of formaldehyde removal companies and formaldehyde testing (fake testing, fake treatment, low-price lead generation then price increases)?), ref-011 (26 money-saving storage solutions covering the whole home, spend a little to make your home neat and organized), ref-014 (Down-to-earth renovation money-saving methods | a must-read for essential needs), ref-015 (Only after a sudden awakening in renovation do you understand: don't overspend, don't fail, truly worry-free), ref-017 (Smart renovation spending: 6 practical money-saving plans), ref-019 (No archway casing on the balcony, 6 simple shapes look better and can save quite a bit of money!), ref-024 (No suspended ceiling on the balcony, replace with an electric clothes drying rack, instead save a large sum 6.12), ref-025 (Essential for saving space! 18 amazing clothes drying racks to make your life more convenient! 6.29), ref-027 (No knocking, no smashing, tile paint is cheap and the effect is superb; only after finishing do you know what it means to suffer the consequences of your own actions 10.31), ref-031 (Renovation water and electricity construction with a fixed price, lose out? Gain an advantage? 2.26), ref-033 (10 good items that make the kitchen easier and easier to use, the cheapest only costs ? yuan), ref-036 (Hiring a construction team for renovation, can it really save money? 4.10), ref-038 (Where can you save money in balcony renovation? 4.12), ref-039 (Down-to-earth renovation money-saving practices, see them early and save money early 10.9), ref-040 (Semi-package homeowners don't actually save money, they lose more 10.10), ref-041 (Beware! Hiring odd-job workers to save money, be careful of falling into a(For the bedroom, want to save money—what are the ways? 10.17), ref-057 (Ordinary people renovating, 26 money-saving channels 9.24), ref-058 (Saving money on renovation—doing everything yourself is the most wrong way 8.3), ref-059 (Saving money on living room renovation—what are the ways? 10.21), ref-060 (For ordinary people saving money on renovation, just follow this), ref-061 (Stop risking a diamond cabinet in the kitchen! Change your approach—not only save 3000 yuan, but storage doubles instead!), ref-062 (Half-package isn't money-saving, and it often affects the result 9.4), ref-064 (Don't rush to patch a misaligned wall—do it this way for less worry and more savings, the upscale feel is like getting it for free!), ref-065 (These 9 things in renovation—high-end versions aren't necessarily cost-effective; value for money is the king!), ref-067 (Not a single tile in the dry area—saves money and is practical 8.29), ref-068 (A "penny-pinching guide" for renovation—search with a different name and pay more than half less), ref-069 (Just go minimalist in renovation—saves money and is free 6.22), ref-070 (If you want to save money and still look good, the kitchen should be done this way 4.21), ref-072 (Renovating a rental property—how to save more money? 8.14), ref-073 (Turning up the stone in the dry area and balcony—saves money and solves the splashing problem 2.4), ref-074 (More and more young people are giving up shower partitions; the reasons behind it are very realistic: save money, safety, easy to clean!), ref-075 (No suspended ceiling, no plaster cornice, all soft-gloss tiles—pragmatic and money-saving 8.5), ref-076 (Showerheads shouldn't have a top spray—it's really not about saving money; 5 major drawbacks I can't hold back!), ref-077 (Stop believing 'self-renovation can save money'! Too many buyers with essential needs grit their teeth and persist, and all the money saved is lost to rework!), ref-078 (Imitating renovation and piling up building materials is really not as money-saving and practical as bare-bones renovation—and the key is it's also eco-friendly 9.8), ref-079 (Tiling half the kitchen—does it actually look good or save money? 7.18), ref-080 (No tiles in the dry area—saving money while also preventing splashes, how to do it? 9.24), ref-081 (Renovating a house—where to spend money and where to save money, please remember!), ref-082 (14 good items in renovation used in reverse—great effect and also money-saving!), ref-083 (The places to save money in renovation that most people really don't know), ref-085 (The color-blocking approach in renovation—saves money and has visual appeal 4.18), ref-119 (Renovation is absolutely not the cheap payout behind a low price 5.20), ref-127 (6 divine designs you must do if you renovate yourself! 10 times less worry), ref-128 (Young people renovating insist on 7 "waist-saving designs",So practical you want to recommend it to everyone), ref-136 (Savior for small apartments! These 6 "one room into two bedrooms" designs, the 4th saved me the money for a new house!), ref-140 (Experience | The most money-saving way to renovate), ref-141 (Experience | Can you really save money by renovating yourself? After reading these you'll definitely say "NO"), ref-146 (Low-price bait in renovation is so bad, yet some people cheer for it 10.15), ref-147 (Cheap and good-looking decorations, use colored tape to make your home different), ref-148 (Some layouts shouldn't be bought even if cheap, later costs are higher 8.25), ref-151 (Renovation companies won't tell you! 8 practices that are only valuable if the owner insists, money-saving and high-end!), ref-153 (Big renovation tricks, small companies cut in at low prices + big companies double-count 10.3), ref-155 (Renovating a house, badly hurt by low-price bait!), ref-157 (Doing renovation as a private order, don't think you've gotten much of a bargain 8.19), ref-158 (Experience | Is labor-only renovation really more cost-effective than all-inclusive? Open your eyes and look), ref-159 (There's no low price without reason in renovation, you'll pay it back sooner or later! 11.4), ref-161 (Renovating an old house, how to demolish more economically? 6.25), ref-162 (Renovating old and aged houses, how to save more money 10.13), ref-168 (Buying appliances for renovation, some little-known money-saving tips 7.21), ref-172 (Air conditioner outdoor unit transformed, became the most eye-catching decoration on the whole street! Even saved on advertising fees...), ref-176 (Living room has a bay window, even the sofa is saved 10.16), ref-177 (Want to save money on renovation! Why are you wrapping window casings? 8.18), ref-186 (90 sqm minimalist mixed style move-in 300k, are you still believing in low-price traps?), ref-187 (Want to save money on a 120 sqm house, it's a real loss not to do simple American style), ref-189 (145 sqm minimalist American style, not only good-looking, but also money-saving), ref-190 (110 sqm Nordic duplex, move-in 300k high cost-performance), ref-194 (Take advice, 85㎡ two-bedroom practical renovation, money-saving and good-looking), ref-195 (Wood-grain tiles laid throughout the whole house, money-saving and practical 85㎡ two-bedroom renovation), ref-196 (85㎡ tear down the balcony and customize a booth, even the living room sofa is saved), ref-210 (Do more ceilings, and your custom work will save money 5.2), ref-213 (Whole-house customization low-price billing, don't take what they give you 6.13), ref-216 (Buy cabinets like this, save money and avoid being ripped off 3.28), ref-217 (Upper cabinets not reaching the ceiling, the inevitable result of low price and ignorance 11.11), ref-218 (NotStainless steel cabinets really cheap? You've misread 3.7), ref-219 (Add a wooden board as a desk, this generation of young people is too good at "saving money" 12.11), ref-220 (Metal wardrobes are for environmental protection, absolutely not to save money 5.28), ref-221 (Metal wardrobes for environmental protection, doing it this way saves money and also looks good 10.15), ref-222 (Metal wardrobes, pollution-free and cheap? 6.17), ref-224 (Don't want architraves, latex paint is cheap and good-looking 11.20), ref-225 (Ripped off by low-price renovation, you have no power to appeal 3.21), ref-226 (I'm very kind, never take advantage, yet still ripped off in renovation 1.2), ref-228 (Stealing items and omitting items in renovation, low-price entry leads into another terrifying situation 10.19), ref-230 (There's no contradiction between no low price and making money, renovation by acquaintances is best 6.6), ref-231 (12 ways to save money on renovation budgets in Xi'an), ref-233 (Unreasonably low-priced tours are regulated by someone, who regulates unreasonably low-priced renovation? 11.09), ref-234 (Eight secrets to saving money on renovation in Xi'an), ref-235 (Renovation class daily news [places to save money on renovation] 12.20), ref-236 (Beware of low-price entry in Xi'an renovation), ref-237 (Xi'an renovation class daily news [places to save money on renovation] 3.26), ref-238 (✅ Original | Renovation, are you saving money or being stingy?), ref-241 (Renovating yourself can fail, sometimes you really don't save money 4.14), ref-243 (Color-changing latex paint is good-looking, money-saving and eco-friendly, beware of failure 2.26), ref-247 (These 8 "unnecessary" designs actually save more money when done!), ref-254 (10_Renovation additional items pitfalls avoidance_money-saving pit avoidance and cost-effectiveness.txt)
Budget planning and allocation: ref-002 (How should the decoration budget actually be allocated proportionally to be reasonable? How to set aside an emergency fund and use a "closed contract + payment by progress" to control overspending?), ref-004 (How to choose wooden flooring without falling into traps? How to control pollution?), ref-013 (The "settle according to actual amount" in the decoration budget is a trap that makes you spend tens of thousands more), ref-101 (How many of these decoration budget traps have you fallen into? 8.8), ref-102 (Budgets are relatively easy to compare in price, but main materials cannot be compared 4.14), ref-103 (The tragedy of decoration: the budget is "unreliable," and the contract is like "waste paper"!), ref-104 (When looking at the decoration budget, pay attention to the notes inside 1.3), ref-105 (Spent hundreds of thousands on decoration but it still looks ordinary? Don't blame the budget; maybe these details were not done well!), ref-106 (When looking at the budget, stare fixedly at these places to ensure you won't be scammed 5.28), ref-107 (Re! Fuse! To! Be! Scammed! It all depends on how the decoration budget is made! After reading this, you'll avoid a year of detours! A must-have for beginners), ref-108 (Analyze the decoration budget, detailed explanation of the kitchen and bathroom areas 4.4), ref-109 (If you sign a contract for a decoration budget without measuring the house, just wait to be ripped off 7.5), ref-111 (Analyze the decoration budget, detailed explanation of public areas 3.25), ref-112 (If they won't give you a decoration budget without signing a contract, it's definitely not just being stingy 3.2), ref-113 (Why does decoration exceed the budget? 11.12), ref-114 (Compare two budgets to understand and avoid pitfalls 4.20), ref-115 (Budgets need to be compared, otherwise no matter how many companies you find it's useless 10.14), ref-117 (How many traps are hidden in one budget? Did you see them? 9.3), ref-118 (Budget, process, style, procurement, hard furnishing, soft furnishing... just hearing it makes your head spin 12.1), ref-120 (How many budget items are there for one house? Only after reading do you understand you've been scammed all along 9.6), ref-121 (For decorating a new house, promotions + large deposits, budget + contract, will just confuse you), ref-122 (For concealed works construction, at which stage should the budget be placed? 2.18), ref-123 (If the decoration budget only has unit prices, they'll scam you without discussion 7.25), ref-124 (Make the decoration budget this way, and of course your total price will be low 7.7), ref-143 (Original | For decoration, do you look at the plan and budget first? Or the construction site first? 8.2), ref-149 (Whether a decoration company is good or bad all lies in one budget 7.10), ref-152 (The decoration company won't let you take the budget away, and the reason is actually this!), ref-154 (Why won't the decoration company send you the budget? If you don't look, how will you know the reason! 8.15), ref-160 (Decoration budgetSo many tricks, I didn't know before), ref-188 (120 with an entrance garden pastoral decoration plan, budget all-inclusive 160,000), ref-191 (165-square-meter modern large residence with Zen flavor, even fully tiled the budget will exceed the standard), ref-192 (100㎡ small three-bedroom, not much budget, but the final effect is stunningly beautiful!), ref-197 (80㎡ two-bedroom old house, minimal cost renovation into a Nordic-Japanese mixed-style home), ref-204 (The bathroom heater switch is inside, and the lighting outside cannot be controlled? 6.17), ref-211 (Whole-house customization costs: drawers, shelves, and hardware 3.12), ref-214 (Done in one go, where do cabinets get so many additional fees? 11.20), ref-229 (To look at the decoration budget, you must first know the tricks, otherwise it's all useless), ref-232 (If the decoration budget can't pass the following 10 hurdles, who dares rush into decoration?!), ref-252 (Budget trap avoidance), ref-253 (Kitchen and bathroom individual item costs)

How to use

When users ask related decoration questions (whether or not construction has already started), first locate the reference files according to the above topics, then give advice based on the specific layout/budget. Key points:

Give conclusions directly; first say "what not to do," then say "what to do."
When it involves renovation (knocking down walls, changing doors, changing drainage), be sure to remind them to first confirm whether it is a non-load-bearing wall, property management policies, and the waterproofing scope.
When it involves safety (electricity use, anti-slip, child safety), use a self-check checklist so users can troubleshoot accordingly.
Don't go for an AI flavor; use the tone of Xi'an Decoration Classroom "living day by day"—speak plainly and give practical stuff.

Reference file list (254 articles total, in reverse order)

ref-001.md — What are the tricks of formaldehyde removal companies and formaldehyde testing (fake testing, fake treatment, low-price lead generation with price increases)?
ref-002.md — How exactly should the decoration budget be allocated proportionally to be reasonable? How to set aside an emergency fund and use "fixed-price contract + progress-based payment" to control overspending?
ref-003.md — Should tatami be done or not? How to avoid regretting it as soon as you move in?
ref-004.md — How to choose wood flooring without falling into pitfalls? How to control pollution?
ref-005.md — Is no-main-light worth doing? What needs attention?
ref-006.md — Are wall-hung toilets and smart toilets worth installing?
ref-007.md — Is whole-house smart worth doing?
ref-008.md — Is whole-house custom embedded light strip worth doing?
ref-009.md — How to choose latex paint so you don't pay an IQ tax?
ref-010.md — How should the three major comfort systems—central air conditioning, underfloor heating, and fresh air—be matched and installed so you don't waste money and end up with poor usability?
ref-011.md — 26 money-saving storage solutions covering the whole house; spend a little and make your home neat and organized
ref-012.md — Don't waste money! 6 layout renovations are the real priority
ref-013.md — The "settlement according to actual amount" in the decoration budget is a pit that makes you spend tens of thousands more
ref-014.md — Down-to-earth money-saving methods for decoration | Must-read for essential needs
ref-015.md — Only after suddenly having an epiphany about decoration do you understand: spend no extra, avoid disasters, and truly have peace of mind
ref-016.md — 11 information gaps in decoration to avoid and spend less wasted money
ref-017.md — Smart decoration spending: 6 money-saving practical plans
ref-018.md — Decoration knowledge base launched | 20 years of Engineer Chen's experience to help you spend less wasted money!
ref-019.md — No archway casing on the balcony; 6 simple shapes look better and can save a lot of money too!
ref-020.md — Balcony half-wall is not useless; practical design realizes value 6.30
ref-021.md — Do the balcony this way, and space really isn't wasted 5.1
ref-022.md — Balcony decoration, highlights worth saving 2.15
ref-023.md — Balconies have many uses, you all wasted them 10.12
ref-024.md — No suspended ceiling on the balcony, replace with an electric clothes-drying rack, and instead save a large sum 6.12
ref-025.md — Essential for saving space! 18 divine clothes-drying racks to make your life more convenient! 6.29
ref-026.md — The entryway is the balcony—is it useless or a highlight?
ref-027.md — No knocking, no smashing; tile paint is cheap and the effect is superb. Only after finishing do you know what it means to suffer the consequences of your own actions 10.31
ref-028.md — For essential housing, there is no need to spend a lot on tiles 10.25
ref-029.md — I really regret laying 600*1200 tiles; too petty, all gaps!
ref-030.md — 8 kinds of "appearance killers" tiles; after moving in, 99% of owners say they regret it
ref-031.md — Water and electricity construction in decoration contracted as a lump sum: loss? Gain? 2.26
ref-032.md — How to reasonably use the useless corners of a small kitchen? 8.29
ref-033.md — 10 good items that make the kitchen more and more handy; the cheapest only costs ? yuan
ref-034.md — Island small sink, a proper "useless" IQ tax! Someone with experience tells you: looks good but is unusable; whoever installs it regrets it!
ref-035.md — Don't waste the space around the sink; doing it this way is more practical 10.14
ref-036.md — Hiring a construction crew for renovations, can it really save money? 4.10
ref-037.md — Not spending money wastefully on renovations is saving money 3.1
ref-038.md — What are the places in balcony renovation where you can save money? 4.12
ref-039.md — Down-to-earth money-saving renovation practices, see them early and save early 10.9
ref-040.md — Semi-package homeowners don't save money, they lose more 10.10
ref-041.md — Beware! Trying to save money by hiring casual workers, be careful of falling into a "money-saving black hole," the more you save the more you lose! 5.24
ref-042.md — For ordinary families renovating, style and approach are the key to saving money 12.6
ref-043.md — After renovating two homes, I realized that if you want to save money on renovation, these things can actually all be skipped
ref-044.md — If you buy the water and electrical materials yourself, can you save money on water and electrical work? 7.22
ref-045.md — Want to save money on balcony renovation? Just do 5 things well 8.10
ref-046.md — Do these 3 renovation items, and you'll actually save money 6.15
ref-047.md — These 8 "unnecessary" designs actually save more money when done!
ref-048.md — Renovation practices that seem to save money are actually more expensive 7.12
ref-049.md — Hiring an independent designer for renovation to save money? You'll cry from the pitfalls 7.1
ref-050.md — Saving money on renovation is impossible in construction 8.23
ref-051.md — Be careful of pitfalls when saving money on renovation! These 8 behaviors seem to save money but actually cost more
ref-052.md — Kitchen and bathroom renovation, how can you save money? 12.23
ref-053.md — Don't casually DIY these 5 renovation spots; they seem to save money, but rework costs more
ref-054.md — Advice from someone with experience: for saving money on renovation, these 7 things really aren't worth paying a high price for!
ref-055.md — Want to save money in the bedroom, what approaches are there? 10.17
ref-056.md — Don't spend money wastefully! 16 renovation money-saving "alternatives," save tens of thousands!
ref-057.md — Ordinary people renovating, 26 money-saving channels 9.24
ref-058.md — Saving money on renovation, doing everything yourself is the most wrong way 8.3
ref-059.md — Saving money on living room renovation, what approaches are there? 10.21
ref-060.md — For ordinary people saving money on renovation, just follow this
ref-061.md — Stop riskily making a diamond cabinet in the kitchen! Change your thinking, not only save 3000 yuan, but storage doubles!
ref-062.md — Semi-package doesn't save money, and it often affects the result 9.4
ref-063.md — The 33 places in renovation where it's easiest to spend money wastefully 1.20
ref-064.md — Don't rush to patch a wall misalignment; doing it this way is worry-free and money-saving, and the premium feel seems free!
ref-065.md — These 9 things in renovation, high-end models aren't necessarily worthwhile; cost-effectiveness is king!
ref-066.md — Stop spending money wastefully! These 6 layout renovations are what really matter 10.3
ref-067.md — Not a single tile in the dry area, saves money and is practical too 8.29
ref-068.md — Renovation "penny-pinching guide," search with a different name and pay less than half the price
ref-069.md — Just keep renovation simple, save money and be free 6.22
ref-070.md — Want to save money and still be beautiful? The kitchen should be done this way 4.21
ref-071.md — 5 renovation items you can't save money on; saving small money may cost you big
ref-072.md — Rental property renovation, how can you save more money? 8.14
ref-073.md — Upturned stone in the dry area and balcony saves money and also solves the splashing problem 2.4
ref-074.md — More and more young people are giving up shower partitions, and the reasons behind it are very realistic: save money, be safe, and easy to clean!
ref-075.md — No suspended ceiling, no plaster molding, all matte tiles, pragmatic and money-saving 8.5
ref-076.md — Showerheads should not have a top spray; it really is not about saving money, 5 major drawbacks I cannot hold back!
ref-077.md — Stop believing that 'self-renovation can save money'! Too many budget-conscious homeowners grit their teeth and persist, and all the money saved is lost on rework!
ref-078.md — Imitating renovations by piling up building materials is really not as money-saving and practical as frugal renovation, and the key is it is also eco-friendly 9.8
ref-079.md — Kitchen tiles only halfway up the wall, is it actually good-looking or money-saving? 7.18
ref-080.md — No tiles in the dry area, saving money while also needing splash protection, how to do it? 9.24
ref-081.md — When renovating a house, remember where to spend money and where to save money!
ref-082.md — 14 good items in renovation used in reverse, the effect is good and it also saves money!
ref-083.md — Places to save money in renovation that ordinary people really do not know
ref-084.md — Stop spending money wrongly! Budget homes look upscale with frugal renovation, 5 major practical tips!
ref-085.md — Color-blocking methods in renovation, money-saving and attractive 4.18
ref-086.md — Families with children, take note! These 9 'eco-friendly designs' do not waste money, yet are the best protection for your child's health!
ref-087.md — Do not waste the space under the stairs; it is just right for a TV wall 11.8
ref-088.md — I really regret not demolishing the TV wall earlier! Unlock 13 possibilities for a living room comeback, upscale and also good for storage!
ref-089.md — Taking stock of living room renovation, design highlights worth learning from 12.30
ref-090.md — Satisfies the TV and can also store books, so the living room is not wasted 10.17
ref-091.md — Do not waste an inch of space! Living room niche design guide 9.30
ref-092.md — A good TV wall, worth recommending 6.25
ref-093.md — The TV wall is shared with other areas; not building storage would be a waste 2.13
ref-094.md — I advise you not to spend money wrongly! If there is a next time, these 12 bathroom renovation things I would never do no matter what!
ref-095.md — Break the uselessness! The magical transformation of a bathroom bay window instantly increases your space's value 12.14
ref-096.md — Taking stock of bathroom renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.2
ref-097.md — After seeing other people's master bathrooms without showerheads, I feel like my own home is completely wasted
ref-098.md — 7 possibilities for the bedroom balcony, absolutely no waste 3.8
ref-099.md — Taking stock of bedroom renovation, design highlights worth learning from 12.31
ref-100.md — Stop wasting space! The value of deep cabinets doubles after renovation, all practical content!
ref-101.md — These pitfalls in renovation budgets, how many have you stepped into? 8.8
ref-102.md — Budgets compare prices, but main materials cannot be compared 4.14
ref-103.md — The sorrow of renovation: the budget is 'unreliable', and the contract is as good as 'waste paper'!
ref-104.md — When looking at a renovation budget, pay attention to the notes in it 1.3
ref-105.md — Spent hundreds of thousands on renovation but it still looks ordinary? Do not blame the budget; maybe these details were not done well!
ref-106.md — When looking at a budget, fix your eyes on these places, guaranteed not to cheat you 5.28
ref-107.md — Re! Fuse! To! Be! Cheated! It all depends on how the renovation budget is made! After reading this, you will avoid a year of detours! A must for beginners
ref-108.md — Analyzing renovation budgets, detailed explanation of kitchen and bathroom areas 4.4
ref-109.md — If you sign a renovation contract without measuring the house and getting a budget, just wait to be ripped off 7.5
ref-110.md — The owner asked to see the budget; this quote is too much of a scam 6.14
ref-111.md — Analyzing the renovation budget, explaining the public areas in detail 3.25
ref-112.md — No renovation budget without signing a contract; it's definitely not being petty 3.2
ref-113.md — Why do renovations go over budget? 11.12
ref-114.md — Comparing two budgets to understand and avoid pitfalls 4.20
ref-115.md — Budgets need comparison, otherwise it's useless no matter how many companies you find 10.14
ref-116.md — The IQ tax in renovation budgets, paid far too much 8.31
ref-117.md — How many pitfalls are hidden in a budget? Did you spot them? 9.3
ref-118.md — Budget, process, style, procurement, hard furnishings, soft furnishings... just hearing it all makes your head spin 12.1
ref-119.md — Renovation is absolutely not cheap payment behind a low price 5.20
ref-120.md — How many budget items does a house have? You only understand after reading that you've been ripped off all along 9.6
ref-121.md — Renovating a new house: promotions + big deposit, budget + contract, and you're completely confused
ref-122.md — Concealed works construction: which stage should the budget be allocated to? 2.18
ref-123.md — A renovation budget with only unit prices will rip you off without discussion 7.25
ref-124.md — Do your renovation budget this way, and of course your total price will be low 7.7
ref-125.md — Don't waste the side walls by the window; various storage cases 7.3
ref-126.md — Reviewing kitchen renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.1
ref-127.md — 6 amazing designs you must do if you renovate yourself! 10 times less hassle
ref-128.md — Young people insist on 7 'back-saving designs' in renovation, so practical you want to recommend them to everyone
ref-129.md — These 7 'cabinet designs' by young people are stunning! Not a bit of space wasted, and the house gets bigger as you renovate!
ref-130.md — Reviewing dining room renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.5
ref-131.md — Chinese and Western kitchens, a water bar, and a dining room, all complete! The perfect design under the stairs, you deserve to have it 10.25
ref-132.md — Lazy-person renovation! These 10 designs are effortless and practical, worth copying in every home!
ref-133.md — Stair walls left empty? Stop wasting space; these designs make your home more beautiful 10.1
ref-134.md — Space under the stairs must not be wasted; making a TV wall is a good idea 5.17
ref-135.md — 27 designs done in renovation, never regret 8.5
ref-136.md — Savior for small apartments! These 6 'one room into two bedrooms' designs; the 4th saved me the money for a new house!
ref-137.md — The space under the stairs can be used like this too; regret seeing it too late 10.21
ref-138.md — From now on, no more letting stair space go to waste 12.19
ref-139.md — Young people are all learning this! It's such a pity to waste the foot of the bed! 15 amazing transformations instantly become a study, makeup area... practical to the point of screaming!
ref-140.md — Experience | The most money-saving way to renovate
ref-141.md — Experience | Can renovating yourself really save money? After reading this you'll absolutely say 'NO'
ref-142.md — Small apartment with 1 bathroom converted to 2, 'stealing space' amazing move, worth learning from
ref-143.md — Original | In renovation, should you look at the plan and budget first? Or the construction site first? 8.2
ref-144.md — Bargaining blindly in renovation is just messing yourself up 1.11
ref-145.md — My god! People actually bargain on renovation custom products? Wake up
ref-146.md — Renovation low-price baiting is so bad, yet some people cheer for it 10.15
ref-147.md — Cheap and good-looking decorations: use colored tape to make your home different
ref-148.md — Some layouts should not be bought even if cheap; later costs are higher 8.25
ref-149.md — Whether a renovation company is good or bad all comes down to one budget 7.10
ref-150.md — Advising you to stop paying the IQ tax! For a first home, finding a renovation company—design fees are pure waste!
ref-151.md — Renovation companies will never tell you! 8 practices that are only valuable if homeowners insist on them, saving money and looking high-end!
ref-152.md — Renovation companies won't let you take the budget away, and the reason is actually this!
ref-153.md — Big renovation tricks: small companies cut in with low prices + big companies double-count 10.3
ref-154.md — Why won't the renovation company send you the budget? If you don't look, how will you know the reason! 8.15
ref-155.md — Renovating a house, badly harmed by low-price baiting!
ref-156.md — Renovating a new house: this is how budget quotes were originally meant to be read
ref-157.md — Doing renovation side jobs, don't ever think you've gotten a big bargain 8.19
ref-158.md — Experience | Is labor-only renovation really more cost-effective than all-inclusive? Open your eyes and look
ref-159.md — In renovation there is no low price without a reason; sooner or later you pay it back! 11.4
ref-160.md — Renovation budgets have so many tricks; I didn't know before
ref-161.md — Renovating an old house again, how can demolition be done more cheaply? 6.25
ref-162.md — Renovating old houses and aged homes, how to do it more cheaply 10.13
ref-163.md — Only after living 10 years in an old rundown small home do you understand: moving the bathroom cabinet out can save the whole family! Regret not knowing earlier!
ref-164.md — After 300 days of real testing a sink dishwasher, is it a "white elephant" or a "miracle tool"?
ref-165.md — Only after installing a kitchen air conditioner do you know how great it is; regret not following the trend earlier!
ref-166.md — Zero-cold-water water heater, is it worth buying? 10.1
ref-167.md — These 5 home appliances, stop following the trend and buying them! Regret not knowing earlier 10.7
ref-168.md — Buying appliances for renovation: some little-known money-saving tips 7.21
ref-169.md — 6 "over-designed" home appliances: look high-end, but are all white elephants in use
ref-170.md — 5 major IQ-tax home appliances! Praised to the skies when bought, cursed for three years after use!
ref-171.md — Even if you have money, don't buy them—tearfully complaining about white-elephant small home appliances 12.5
ref-172.md — Air conditioner outdoor unit renovation became the most eye-catching decoration on the whole street! Even ad fees were saved...
ref-173.md — Bay windows at home are not white elephants: a practical guide 5.17
ref-174.md — A living room with a bay window: practical or a white elephant? 8.20
ref-175.md — Four renovations for flat windows; your home has wasted them all 11.16
ref-176.md — With a bay window in the living room, even the sofa is saved 10.16
ref-177.md — Want to save money on renovation! Why are you installing window casings? 8.18
ref-178.md — Turning a bay window into a desk; otherwise it's too wasteful 3.21
ref-179.md — Bay window a white elephant? Convert it into a tea table so it's not wasted 5.3
ref-180.md — Don't waste the bay window; convert it into a desk and dressing table 2.23
ref-181.md — The dining room has a window; never waste the space under the window 8.12
ref-182.md — The dining room's white-elephant window becomes a western kitchen, with booth seating also serving as chairs 8.19
ref-183.md — The dining room is next to the window, so of course it cannot be wasted 11.14
ref-184.md — The bedroom bed is next to the window or balcony, so placing a nightstand is just too wasteful 2.9
ref-185.md — LOFT apartment, truly appealing, and truly regretted 7.13
ref-186.md — 90 sqm minimalist mix-and-match move-in for 300,000, are you still believing in low-price traps?
ref-187.md — For a 120 sqm house if you want to save money, not doing simple American style is a real loss
ref-188.md — 120 with an entry garden pastoral renovation plan, full-package budget 160,000
ref-189.md — 145 sqm minimalist American style, not only good-looking, but also money-saving
ref-190.md — 110 sqm Nordic duplex, move-in for 300,000 with high cost-effectiveness
ref-191.md — 165 sqm modern large residence with Zen flavor, even tiling the whole place will blow the budget
ref-192.md — 100㎡ small three-bedroom, not much budget, but the finished effect is stunningly beautiful!
ref-193.md — 96㎡ fine decoration minor renovation, didn't expect it to cost so much
ref-194.md — Take advice, 85㎡ two-bedroom practical renovation, saves money and still looks good
ref-195.md — Wood-grain tiles laid throughout the whole house, money-saving and practical 85㎡ two-bedroom renovation
ref-196.md — 85㎡ knock out the balcony and custom-build a booth seat, the living room even saves on a sofa
ref-197.md — 80㎡ two-bedroom old house, renovate into a Nordic-Japanese mix-and-match home at the lowest cost
ref-198.md — Don't install living room and balcony curtains carelessly, distinguish the scenarios and match them as needed, hang or save where appropriate without spending wasted money
ref-199.md — No money, you really can't buy fine decoration, you'll regret it 3.2
ref-200.md — Fine decoration, in order not to waste materials, really? 7.28
ref-201.md — Does fine decoration renovation need to cost a lot of money? 11.20
ref-202.md — Fine decoration house = fine decoration pit? Netizens' tearful complaints are too heartbreaking: advising you not to buy is really for your own good!
ref-203.md — Tear out the entire fine decoration and redo it, absolutely no regrets!
ref-204.md — The bathroom heater switch is inside, and the lighting outside can't be controlled? 6.17
ref-205.md — Don't install whole-house smart systems blindly! These 6 common misunderstandings will let you spend less wasted money and avoid pitfalls
ref-206.md — Glass cabinet doors are absolutely an “IQ tax”! Whoever installs them regrets it, dust accumulates, looks messy, wiping drives you crazy! 2.10
ref-207.md — Don't be fooled by whole-house customization “internet-famous photos”! These 5 pitfalls, hit one and you'll regret it
ref-208.md — Regret not seeing it earlier! 8 whole-house customization tips, small apartments feel bigger the more you live in them!
ref-209.md — If you don't do your homework, you'll regret it right after whole-house customization 12.9
ref-210.md — Do more suspended ceilings, and your home customization will save money 5.2
ref-211.md — Whole-house customization costs: drawers, shelves, and hardware 3.12
ref-212.md — If whole-house customization isn't considered comprehensively, it'll be too late when you regret it 6.10
ref-213.md — Whole-house customization low-price billing, don't take what they give you 6.13
ref-214.md — Get it done in one go, why are there so many additional fees for cabinets? 11.20
ref-215.md — Following the trend of no wall cabinets in the kitchen, basically everyone regrets it after moving in 9.27
ref-216.md — Buy cabinets this way, save money and avoid being ripped off 3.28
ref-217.md — Wall cabinets not reaching the ceiling, the inevitable result of low price and not understanding 11.11
ref-218.md — Are stainless steel cabinets really cheap? You're mistaken 3.7
ref-219.md — Add a wooden board as a desk, this generation of young people is too good at “saving money” 12.11
ref-220.md — Metal wardrobes are for environmental protection, absolutely not to save money 5.28
ref-221.md — If metal wardrobes want to be eco-friendly, doing it this way saves money and still looks good 10.15
ref-222.md — Metal wardrobe, pollution-free and cheap? 6.17
ref-223.md — Wall surface leveling ≠ unevenness! Blindly making it plumb and level will only cost you extra money
ref-224.md — Don't want a mute opening cover, latex paint is cheap and looks good 11.20
ref-225.md — If you get scammed by low-price renovation, you will be powerless to appeal 3.21
ref-226.md — I am kind and never take advantage of others, yet I still get scammed in renovation 1.2
ref-227.md — "Minimalism ruins three generations" is true! Ordinary families should not follow the trend of no baseboards, it is a complete "IQ tax"; whoever installs it is a huge sucker! 2.12
ref-228.md — Renovation cutting items and omitting items, low-price entry enters another terrifying situation 10.19
ref-229.md — To look at a renovation budget, you must first know the tricks, otherwise it is all for nothing
ref-230.md — There is no contradiction between low price and making money; renovation by acquaintances is best 6.6
ref-231.md — 12 ways to save money on Xi'an renovation budget
ref-232.md — If the renovation budget cannot pass the following 10 hurdles, who dares to rush into renovation?!
ref-233.md — Even unreasonable low-price tours are regulated by someone; who regulates unreasonable low-price renovation? 11.09
ref-234.md — Eight secrets to saving money on Xi'an renovation
ref-235.md — Renovation Class Daily News 【Places to Save Money in Renovation】12.20
ref-236.md — Beware of low-price entry in Xi'an renovation
ref-237.md — Xi'an Renovation Class Daily News 【Places to Save Money in Renovation】3.26
ref-238.md — ✅ Original | Renovation, are you saving money or being stingy?
ref-239.md — ✅ Original | Do you know where to spend money and where to save money in renovation?
ref-240.md — Robot vacuum purchase fail? If you don't pay attention to these details, it will be too late for regret!
ref-241.md — Doing renovation yourself fails sometimes; you really do not save money 4.14
ref-242.md — Wall-mounted washing machine failure record: be sure to plan carefully, regret will come too late!
ref-243.md — Latex paint color change is good-looking, money-saving, and eco-friendly; beware of failure 2.26
ref-244.md — 10_Renovation Add-on Pitfall Avoidance_Full-line Failure and IQ Tax.txt
ref-245.md — Full-line Failure and IQ Tax.md
ref-246.md — Quotation Contract and Add-on Traps
ref-247.md — These 8 'unnecessary' designs actually save more money when done!
ref-248.md — Payment Methods and Wasted Money Category
ref-249.md — Formaldehyde Treatment and IQ Tax (15 articles)
ref-250.md — Save Money and Avoid Wasting Money
ref-251.md — To make it look bigger, I knocked through the kitchen wall, and now the sense of openness is unmatched; I regret not doing it earlier!
ref-252.md — Budget Traps and Pitfall Avoidance
ref-253.md — Kitchen and Bathroom Individual Item Costs
ref-254.md — 10_Renovation Add-on Pitfall Avoidance_Money-saving Pitfall Avoidance and Cost-effectiveness.txt

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