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  on their house. But everyone wants to know. Which is why our Budget Breakdown series, in which we provide the real numbers behind home projects, is one of our most popular. And, sure, it probably starts with a bit of voyeuristic curiosity: Wait, much? But these stories also end up being the most human and relatable that we tell. No matter what the price tag, we can all identify with the dilemma about where to save and where to splurge—the flooring or the siding, the counters or the cabinets, that Bellini sofa or a just-fine couch.

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