A list of Universal Design new home features you should consider BEFORE building or remodeling your house. Plus reasons to consider “aging in place” in the home of your dreams! I encourage you to give these Universal Design principles a lot of thought before building or remodeling your house!
Remodeling
Starting a home renovation project soon? This is your opportunity to learn from the eye-opening mistakes and personal success stories of others! Here, fellow homeowners share the details of their own DIY home renovations, plus remodeling dos and don'ts they've learned along the way, step-by-step instructions for DIY projects that you might also be considering, and the pros & cons of tackling a home remodeling project on your own.
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 house without a tub? And if a shower-only bathroom will hurt your home’s resale value? A list of pros & cons. Plus thoughts from someone who’s been in your shoes and currently lives in a house that has a bathroom with shower only.
Before & After Photos Of My DIY Laundry Room Makeover With Lots Of Added Storage Space And Organization Cubbies
One of our first to-do projects in our new house was to create a happy laundry room. Yes, a laundry room which inspires one to want to “happily” do laundry. My new laundry room is 5×9.5 feet, has a great washer/dryer configuration, lots of storage for household cleaning items, a place to hang freshly laundered clothes, a big table area to fold clothes, and some music! See before & after photos + the details of how we tackled this DIY laundry room makeover.
Choosing A Farmhouse Sink: 5 Important Things To Think About Before You Buy An Apron Front Sink
Buying a new kitchen sink? If you have a little bit of flexibility in the dimensions, capacity, and cost, then you might want to consider a farmhouse sink (aka an apron front sink). But before you do, here are the 5 most 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
Think that exterior home renovations are expensive? They can be — if you’re not careful. But I’ve got some awesome DIY home exterior design ideas to share with you that WON’T break the bank! Pick a weekend and get busy with these exterior home remodel projects: a mailbox makeover, create a natural pathway, spruce up your front door, and other simple ideas that cost next to nothing.
Laminate Wood Flooring Or Hardwood? How I Chose Between Laminate & Hardwood Flooring
What’s better? Hardwood or laminate wood flooring? The flooring debate continues between laminate wood flooring and real hardwood. You’ll want to things like budget, durability, and resale value when weighing the pros & cons of both. I’ll help you decide what’s best for you!
Cheap Building Materials: How To Get Contractors Discounts On Building Materials For Your New Home Or Remodeling Project
Wondering how to get your hands on cheap building materials for your home remodel or new home? Construction materials are expensive, but I’ve got a few ways for you to save big bucks when remodeling or building a house on a budget. Hint: You don’t have to be a contractor to get the contractor discount!
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. Pocket doors are great, but they have their limitations too. We’re putting some 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 inside your home.
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 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.
Don’t Make The Same 2 Home Remodeling Mistakes That I Made With My Bathroom
I wish I knew then what I know now about DIY home remodeling! Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes and save some time… and money.
DIY Kitchen Remodel: How I Remodeled My Kitchen For Less Than $2,000
I completed my own kitchen remodel on a tight budget using these easy,typically unknown, tips — and so can you. A $2,000 DIY kitchen remodel made easy!
Small Bathroom Makeovers On A Budget: See How I Transformed Our Bathroom Under $100
Need ideas for a budget bathroom remodel? These small bathroom makeovers will inspire you. Simple DIY ideas that can make a huge impact on your tiny space!
How To Install Ceramic Tile Yourself: See How I Installed Ceramic Floor Tile On A Budget
Surprisingly, with ceramic flooring, if you keep it simple, it’s not that difficult to install ceramic tile yourself. Here’s how I installed ceramic floor tiles myself.
Green Home Improvement: Top 5 Businesses That Help You Go Green
Is a green home improvement project in your future? Looking for ways to do things around the house that are eco-friendly rather than wasteful and harmful to the environment? Here’s where to start to find green products and helpful resources.
Finished Basement: The Pros And Cons Of Doing A Basement Remodel
So, is a finished basement a good investment? Find out here as we discuss the pros and cons of a basement remodel.
HGTV Architect John Gidding’s Tips For Planning & Completing House Projects
John Gidding, from HGTV’s Curb Appeal and Designed To Sell, spoke at the Atlanta Home Show. See John’s tips for taking a project from conception to reality.
Lead Paint Removal Rules Get Tighter: EPA’s RRP Rule Sees To It
If you are about to embark on a renovation, repair or paint project on your pre-1978 home, stop what you’re doing and read this post. You’ll need to do your homework on federal guidelines for the EPA’s Lead-Safety RRP Rule whether you’re hiring a contractor or doing the work yourself.
How To Install Beadboard Paneling
Installing beadboard paneling adds a timeless look and feel and it’s a project that can be completed in one weekend. I’ll show you how installing wainscoting really is a DIY project and have shared my step-by-step instructions. I’ve also included tons of before and after pictures to document the process.
How To Refinish Your Bathroom Vanity Cabinets For A Fresh New Look
Painting bathroom cabinets can really give a fresh and updated look to your vanity. See how we refinished our existing cabinets from start to finish. So, refinishing bathroom cabinets isn’t as challenging as it may seem. All it took was a few supplies, time, and effort to turn it into a great looking bathroom cabinet.
How To Build A Custom Frame For A Bathroom Mirror
Learn how to make and install a bathroom mirror frame yourself. This is a fairly easy DIY project that makes a mirror go from “boring” to “cool!” in no time. All materials and instructions are provided to complete the job. Customize it any way you like to make it unique.
Top 10 Home Remodeling Projects: Cost vs. Value
Now’s the time to tackle that long overdue remodeling project. Why? Take a look around. The housing inventory is bloated and might take a while to recover. So make the most of it by making your family happy with a much needed renovation while at the same time making it a wise investment with this very informative Cost vs. Value report.
Affordable Kitchen Renovation With Laminate Countertops
Looking to renovate your kitchen on a tight budget? One cost effective method is to employ the many benefits of laminate countertops. You’ll be surprised with the assets of today’s laminate choices.
How To Budget For The Unexpected When Planning Your Kitchen Renovation
DIY’s Paul Ryan gives a great piece of advice on budgeting for kitchen renovations. Tips to save money on kitchen remodeling projects.
7 Quick Low-Budget Kitchen Remodeling Tips
Here are 7 quick, budget-minded remodeling tips to get the look of your dream kitchen while on a less-than-dreamy budget.
How To Get The Biggest Bang For Your Buck When Renovating Your Kitchen
This segment of my interview with Paul Ryan reveals some good advice for homeowners tackling a kitchen renovation project that want to get the biggest bang for their buck.
Eco Friendly Flooring + Other Ideas For Your Renovating Kitchen From A DIY Expert
Paul Ryan, from the DIY Network, shares some of his insight on green building ideas and materials that you can use for your kitchen renovation project.
Refacing Your Cabinets & Other Ideas That Increase Your Home’s Value – Tips From A Kitchen Remodeling Expert
My one-on-one interview with Paul Ryan of the DIY Network. His expert tips on things you can do to your kitchen to increase the value of your home.
The Best Way To Remove Old Wallpaper
I’ve removed a ton of wallpaper in my house over time and have found the easiest way to remove wallpaper (and the best tools). There are some really easy DIY tips to remove the wallpaper glue and I’m sharing those with you. Follow these tips and I guarantee your project will go a little smoother!
Basement Egress Window Wells: What You Need To Know
Valuable information regarding basement egress window wells. Check your local egress codes if you’re about to convert your basement into living space.
Home Buying Market Trends & Features: What’s Hot and What’s Not
What’s hot and what’s not in what consumers want in homes in 2007? Which list do you think spiral staircases and glass upper doors on kitchen cabinets are on? You might be surprised.
Remodeling Your Home For Aging-In-Place
If you want to live comfortably in your own home as you near a traditional retirement age, you might want to remodel your own home to better suit your needs for the coming years. It is advantageous to consider hiring a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS). The CAPS is specially trained to build to suit seniors needs more appropriately than your average remodeler. I’ve got a few great links to point you in the right direction.
