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RENOVATIONS / HOME IMPROVEMENT 1




Choose the best response to complete each of the following sentences.


1. Our kitchen is too small. We need to ________ it.
  expand
  increase

2. Sorry about the mess! We're in the middle of ________.
  improvement
  renovations

3. We have to ________ these tiles; they are old and dirty.
  review
  replace

4. I asked the contractor to give me an ________ ( = a rough idea of how much the work will cost).
  estimate
  answer

5. We bought the new house because our old house was too small. We needed more ________ (= space).
  room
  area

6. We had to ________ down (= to get rid of) the wall.
  destroy
  break/take

7. It looks like it's about 300 ________ feet right now.
  square
  cubed

8. We'd like to ________ the size of this room.
  make twice
  double

9. There are __________ (= people hired on contract to do a certain job) for each phase of construction: heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, etc.
  containers
  contractors

10. Sometimes it's hard for contractors to find the exact materials that the __________ wants.
  client
  employee



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Conversation questions

Here are some questions you can use in a conversation about home improvement and making renovations.

What is the primary goal of this renovation?
(e.g., increase space, add value, modernize, etc.)

What is our budget—and is there a contingency plan for unexpected costs?

Which areas of the home need the most attention or provide the highest ROI?

Are there any structural or code-related limitations we need to know about?

What is the realistic timeline for the project from start to finish?

Will we need permits, and who will be responsible for getting them?

How will this renovation affect our daily living—will we need to move out temporarily?

Can we see a portfolio or examples of similar projects for inspiration or reference?

What materials or finishes are best for durability, style, and budget?

How will you handle unexpected issues or changes during the renovation?

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