Renovation Realities and Budget Buffers | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Home renovation fever hit its peak this June, with everyone from basement remodelers to front-door fixers diving in—only to discover just how expensive and unpredictable these projects can be. One writer spent months interviewing contractors, only to find many vanished or sent incomplete bids; their lesson? Scrutinize every line of every estimate—and budget an extra $10K. Another turned an attic into a bonus room by shopping around, DIY-ing paint jobs, and using a zero-interest card for surprise expenses—only to realize the chaos of constant workers disrupted daily life. Big-ticket items like…