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Remodeling

Pros & Cons Of A Shower-Only Bathroom: Do You Really Need A Bathtub For Resale Purposes?

Trying to decide if you could live in a home without a tub? Will a shower-only bathroom hurt resale value? Pros & cons from someone who's been in your shoes

Building A New House? Never Want To Move Again? A List Of Universal Design Features Your Home Needs! [Must-Haves For Aging In Place]

A list of Universal Design features to consider BEFORE building or remodeling your house. Plus reasons to consider Aging in Place in the home of your dreams

Before & After Photos Of My DIY Laundry Room Makeover With Lots Of Added Storage Space And Organization Cubbies

I wanted to create a HAPPY laundry room! My new laundry room is 5'x9.5', has a great washer/dryer configuration, lots of storage for cleaning items, a place to hang freshly laundered clothes, a big table to fold clothes, and music! See before & after photos, plus details of how we tackled our DIY laundry room makeover.

Choosing A Farmhouse Sink: 5 Important Things To Think About Before You Buy An Apron Front Sink

Want an apron front sink for your kitchen? See the pros & cons of farmhouse sinks + 5 important things to think about when choosing a farmhouse kitchen sink.

8 Super Creative DIY Exterior Home Renovation Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank

Simple DIY exterior home renovations that won't cost an arm and a leg. 8 home exterior design projects you can start this weekend to spruce up your house, plus exterior home remodel tips, and money-saving ideas to get you started.

Laminate Wood Flooring Or Hardwood? How I Chose Between Laminate & Hardwood Flooring

The flooring debate continues between laminate wood flooring and real hardwood. A homeowner shares the good things & bad things about laminate that looks like wood vs real wood.

Cheap Building Materials: How To Get Contractors Discounts On Building Materials For Your New Home Or Remodeling Project

To find cheap building materials for your new home or remodel, use these tips! See how to get a contractor discount when you're not a contractor, and where to look - locally & online.

Thinking Of Installing A Pocket Door? Here Are The Pros And Cons Of Pocket Doors + Simple Pocket Door Installation Tips

Before installing a pocket door, read these helpful tips. We are putting pocket doors in our home, but we were unable to use a pocket door in the bathroom like we wanted to.

Thinking Of A Sunroom Addition? The Pros & Cons Of Sunrooms

I used to think sunrooms were for rich retired people living in Florida - but I was wrong! A sunroom addition may or may not be right for you. Here's how to know for sure...

Simple Curb Appeal Ideas: How To Create Curb Appeal When You Don’t Have A Yard

When you think of curb appeal do, you think of a perfectly manicured front yard? I used to. Here are great curb appeal ideas for those of us without a yard!

Green Homes: The Difference Between An Energy-Efficient Home & An Eco-Friendly One

Building a new home? Renovating an old one? Green homes matter. Improvements that make a home green + How to determine the environmental impact of your home

5 Ways To Identify A Load Bearing Wall & Avoid A Disastrous Remodeling Mistake

Don't act impulsively when remodeling! If you start demolishing a load bearing wall, you'll pay dearly to replace it. Here's how to identify load bearing walls

6 Remodeling Projects That Will Increase Your Home’s Value – Some Do’s & Don’ts Before You Start

Do this and don't do that! Before you start any home remodeling project, be sure to consider what adds value and what doesn't if you plan to sell your home.

Remodeling Your House? You’ll Need A Building Permit! 5 Facts About Building Permits Homeowners Often Overlook

Don't get caught remodeling your home without a building permit... it can be a costly mistake! Here's when you need a building permit, and when you don't.

7 Clever Home Remodeling Tips To Save Money

I asked family & friends for their cost-cutting home remodeling ideas. I combined those with my own tips to create this list of 7 money-saving remodeling tips.

Concrete Cement Differences

Concrete vs Cement vs Mortar: Which One Should You Use When Building Or Remodeling Your Home?

Trying to decide between concrete vs cement? They have very specific uses. Cement is rarely used by itself. Concrete is used in most building projects.

Your Top 5 Kitchen Remodeling Questions Answered (…Make Sure You Know The Answers Before You Get Started!)

Don't start your kitchen remodeling project until you've answered these questions! Plus some reasons to include an expert to help you plan your remodeling project.

Master Bathroom Ideas: 7 Tips For Creating Your Dream Master Bath

Unique master bathroom ideas to transform your dream into reality. Reap the rewards of your beautiful remodeled space while increasing your home's value.

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