How to Do a Life Makeover

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By David

Do you ever get the nagging feeling that your life needs a makeover? It’s not a bad thing. In fact, sometimes all the pieces of the puzzle come together, and people discover they could use things like a wardrobe upgrade, a few home improvements, a fitness membership, car repairs, and salon services. Why not save time and avoid hassles by doing everything at once? The trick to making it all work is planning. 

Take the time to create a detailed plan that includes all the items in your giant makeover. Make phone calls and check websites to arrive at accurate cost estimates. If you don’t have enough cash on hand to cover it all, consider applying for a personal loan. Home improvements and car repairs will likely make up the bulk of the total price tag. However, wardrobe additions can be costly if you haven’t bought anything new for work or casual use in a while. Here are suggestions for creating good daily habits and doing a successful life makeover.

Make Details Plans and Budgets

Decide which home projects to tackle first and get cost estimates for each. For anything you can’t do yourself, contact at least three contractors to compare prices and service. Avoid the temptation of jumping for the lowest bid. It’s better to consider experience and word-of-mouth referrals as primary decision factors for home improvement tasks.

Pay Expenses in Advance

To avoid the mad rush of last-minute budgeting, consider applying for a personal loan to cover the grand total of makeover expenses. Those who take out low interest personal loans get the luxury of early pay discounts on many items. Plus, they don’t have to worry about paying as they go. Financing everything at once is an efficient, smart way to deal with a large project that has numerous components.

House and Car

Hire contractors if you need a new roof, plumbing work, a small remodel job, a new deck, painting, or garage conversion. Car upgrades can include extensive detailing, an engine overhaul, a high-quality paint job, and more. Even if you just decide to do one home-related and one car project, the expense can be significant. Few working adults have enough savings set aside, which is why personal loans make so much sense. The upside is that home improvements usually increase the value of your house. Automotive work increases the useful life and resale value of a vehicle.

Wardrobe, Fitness, and Appearance

Make an inventory of all your clothing items and decide how many new things you need for work and casual activities. Shop for seasonal discounts online and use your list to avoid impulse buying. If your doctor approves, make fitness a part of your makeover. Joining a local club can be an easy way to gain access to group classes, a pool, and exercise equipment. 

Personal appearance improvements are where the term makeover originally came from. If this category is on your master list, contact a full-service salon for a package discount on services like hair care, manicures and pedicures, massages, microdermabrasion, facials, waxing, tanning, and related appearance enhancing techniques.