Remodeling

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON DIY MISTAKES?

Most of the time, do-it-yourselfers do most things right. But you can save time, money and frustration by keeping these

WHAT ARE SOME REMODELING TRICKS & TIPS THAT WILL SAVE MONEY?

1 | Refinishing Kitchen and Bath Cabinets If you still like the style of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, one alternative

REMODELING AND CITY PERMITS

Lots of do-it-yourselfers skip the building permit when they put an addition onto a house, enclose a carport, rearrange the

MR. & MRS. HOMEOWNER – OPEN UP THAT WALL!

If you’re feeling a bit cramped or your home is compartmentalized, consider creating a passthrough between the living and kitchen.

MAKE BETTER USE OF YOUR HOME OFFICE

A few years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that at least 30 million Americans work from home at least

IS IT WORTH IT TO UPGRADE MY OLDER HOME SO IT MEETS TODAY’S BUILDING CODES?

One of the reasons why your friend’s brand-new house feels more comfortable and seems safer than your older home is

IS IT WISE TO PUT SHELVES NEAR THE CEILING?

It’s probably not a good idea to use shelves that you can’t reach for storing items that you need often.

IF I LET A BUILDING INSPECTOR INTO MY HOME, WILL HE LOOK FOR UNRELATED PROBLEMS?

One of the main reasons homeowners skip the required building permit when they make structural changes or mess with plumbing

HOW I CAN FIND ROOM FOR A HOME OFFICE AND A GUEST ROOM IN A TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE?

One small room can serve both purposes if you buy the right furniture. Start with a Murphy bed. It’s a

HOW DO I MAKE ROOM FOR THE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS?

If you have the resources to build or remodel for older relatives, be sure to ask them for advice on

HOW CAN I UPGRADE MY OLDER HOME SO IT COMPLIES WITH TODAY’S BUILDING CODES?

Here are a dozen upgrades that new homes, in most jurisdictions have because they have to, but that yours might

HOW CAN I SQUEEZE MORE SPACE OUT OF A SMALL ROOM?

If your house suffers from small-room syndrome, don’t fret. There are lots of ways you can make a room look

DO NEW BUILDING CODES APPLY TO OLD HOUSES?

If you were to buy a brand-new house today, your builder would assure you that it included all of the

DIY PROJECTS THAT REALLY NEED A BUILDING PERMIT

We’re always telling folks to get all required legal permits and approvals for their home improvement projects. According to building

COST VS. THE VALUE IN HOME REMODELING?

Every year, Remodeling Magazine issues its annual cost vs. value report on what homeowners are renovating, what it costs, and

ROSIE’S ADVICE FOR DESIGNING AND REMODELING THE KIDS’ ROOMS

Here are Rosie’s tips for updating the style of your children’s rooms as they, and their tastes, grow up, even

MY ADULT CHILD HAS MOVED HOME. HOW CAN I MAKE ROOM?

The kid’s room you’re decorating might not be for a little one. More adult children are moving back in with

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON DIY MISTAKES?

WHAT ARE SOME REMODELING TRICKS & TIPS THAT WILL SAVE MONEY?

REMODELING AND CITY PERMITS

MR. & MRS. HOMEOWNER – OPEN UP THAT WALL!

MAKE BETTER USE OF YOUR HOME OFFICE

IS IT WORTH IT TO UPGRADE MY OLDER HOME SO IT MEETS TODAY’S BUILDING CODES?

IS IT WISE TO PUT SHELVES NEAR THE CEILING?

IF I LET A BUILDING INSPECTOR INTO MY HOME, WILL HE LOOK FOR UNRELATED PROBLEMS?

HOW I CAN FIND ROOM FOR A HOME OFFICE AND A GUEST ROOM IN A TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE?

HOW DO I MAKE ROOM FOR THE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS?

HOW CAN I UPGRADE MY OLDER HOME SO IT COMPLIES WITH TODAY’S BUILDING CODES?

HOW CAN I SQUEEZE MORE SPACE OUT OF A SMALL ROOM?

DO NEW BUILDING CODES APPLY TO OLD HOUSES?

DIY PROJECTS THAT REALLY NEED A BUILDING PERMIT

COST VS. THE VALUE IN HOME REMODELING?

ROSIE’S ADVICE FOR DESIGNING AND REMODELING THE KIDS’ ROOMS

MY ADULT CHILD HAS MOVED HOME. HOW CAN I MAKE ROOM?

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