Everyone loves home renovation shows on TV, but remodeling a house isn't as glamorous or easy as these programs make it appear. If you’re buying a fixer-upper, or deciding whether or not you want to do major renovations to your existing home, it's crucial to have some knowledge of the realities. New and experienced homeowners alike often make one of these five mistakes. Read more below so you don’t have to learn these lessons the hard way.

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