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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

5 Things You Should Know About Building A Home

Building a new home can be just as exciting as it is complex and stressful. If you properly plan out the project and try to avoid mistakes, you can ensure the house stays within your budget and desired timeline.

How to Repair and Replace Window and Door Screens

Very soon now, the warmer, milder weather of spring will motivate us to open windows and doors and feel the fresh air. This goes for flies and insects, too –and it doesn’t take much of a hole in a …

Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Home Remodel

Whether you're working with a contractor or doing it yourself, check out this list of eco-friendly building materials to lighten the footprint of your project.

Seven Tips to Find a Reliable Contractor

by Katie Weismiller On April 30, 2014If a DIY renovation is not your style, no vendor is more important than a contractor you can trust to execute your design vision . National renovation experts share below the qualities every legitimate contractor should possess, and how to determine if a contractor is the best fit for your project. Follow this advice to find the pro who will transform your house into your dream home1. Ask for professional referralsIt may be…

How to prevent a dispute with a home contractor from blowing up in your face

If you refuse to pay for shoddy work, the remodeler could file a mechanic's lien — which ultimately could result in the forced sale of your home to pay the debt.

Right on the Money: How to avoid contractor fraud

You should know things have changed regarding the way property insurance claims are handled.

Home Remodeling Done Right

Line up the money and a good contractor. Then turn your wish list into reality.

8 Home Remodeling Lessons That Increase Value

9 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Embark On A Renovation

If you're getting ready to renovate, or just thinking about a few possibilities, you've got some decisions to make. Some of them may be easy (like finally getting rid of that mustard yellow paint, perhaps). But some will require you to search within - and within your wallet!

New Year's resolutions to get your house in shape!

Whether you're trying to get your house in shape to sell or just to enjoy for a long, long time, these tips will keep things in check for years to come. Heading into a new year, we feel an obligation to make resolutions.

Which Home Improvements Pay Off?

Basic maintenance, such as the roof and exterior painting, are frequently more important than an awesome kitchen.

What you should know before remodeling your home

Renovation offers an exciting opportunity to give new life to your house.

Forget home equity: Here's how homeowners are paying for that new kitchen

If a home renovation was on your wish list for 2019, you'll likely dig into your own wallet to cover it — as opposed to borrowing against your home. Here are some financing options to help you manage the expense.

The 7 Worst Mistakes You Can Make While Renovating And How To Avoid Them

Everyone wants to renovate. And now more than ever, they want to do it themselves. According to Remodeling magazine, 'Big-ticket remodeling activity, already enjoying record economic conditions, is growing at its fastest pace in four years and should rise 5.1% this year alone.' Those numbers are based on Metrostudy's latest Residential Remodeling Index (RRI).

5 trends driving homeowners to remodel

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Clearing the counter is an obsession for 75 percent of homeowners, according to a recent Houzz survey. This obsession is driving homeowners to remodel their kitchens for a fresh, clean design to ease their organizational woes. These five trends are topping the charts as the most common updates in a kitchen. Simple paint colors