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1. Keep Small Bathroom Remodel Simple One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when remodeling a small bathroom is trying to cram in everything they'd like to put in a big bathroom. The second mistake is choosing fixtures, decorative items, and the like that are too bulky or too... (posted by Dan 3 years 228 days ago.)

2. Is It Time to Add a Garage? If you are tired of trudging through rain or snow to get to your car, adding a garage to your home might be just what the doctor ordered. If your car or truck is beginning to show the effects of bright sunlight and the elements, a garage might be... (posted by Dan 3 years 250 days ago.)

3. Replace a Kitchen Countertop A new kitchen countertop can add to the look and feel of your kitchen and improve its functionality. The material choices for your new countertop differ in aesthetic appeal, maintenance required, resilience, and applicability. There is something... (posted by Dan 3 years 315 days ago.)

4. Residential Home Improvement Contractors: Protect Yourself with These Tips As I say so frequently that I'm beginning to bore myself, "most remodeling contractors are honest and reliable individuals who want to do quality work at a reasonable price." Unfortunately, there are just enough contractors out there (or people... (posted by Dan 3 years 345 days ago.)

5. Is a Family Room Addition Right for You? Has your family outgrown the space in your home? Are you unhappy with your first-floor layout because you don't have a secluded family space? Are you embarrassed when guests have to pick their way between the toys on the floor or climb over toys... (posted by Dan 4 years 39 days ago.)

6. Many Options for Finishing a Basement When you find yourself in need of additional living space, consider your basement as the place to grow. You will be surprised at how easy it can be to claim that unused space for a remarkably small investment. Deciding to finish a basement can... (posted by Dan 4 years 77 days ago.)

7. Adding a Second Story to Your Home If you find yourself and your family in need of additional space, you might want to consider adding a second story to your home. Sometimes it makes more sense to grow upward rather than outward. There are a number of considerations that should be... (posted by Dan 4 years 97 days ago.)

8. 8 Tips to Make Finishing Your Attic a Breeze If you are planning to remodel your attic into living space, you probably know already that you are making a financially smart decision. Remodeling or finishing your attic may be the least expensive way to add living space to your home. Remodeling... (posted by Dan 4 years 130 days ago.)

9. Split Level House Renovations The most popular Split Level house renovations are projects to finish unfinished or partly finished areas, opening up the main floor, updating the kitchen, adding bathrooms to the main (formal living area) floor and to the upper level (bedrooms... (posted by Dan 4 years 209 days ago.)

10. A Fireplace Remodel Makes a Big Change The appearance of the fireplace, often the focal point of a home, is important in many homes. Remodeling and updating a fireplace and mantel can make a room look and feel completely different. Compared to some other remodeling projects, a... (posted by Dan 4 years 245 days ago.)

11. Additions to Split Level Homes Split Level Homes were designed and built to provide privacy, some separation of daily living activities, noise control, and spaciousness. To be sure, many split level homes have relatively small rooms, but this is not the case in all split level... (posted by Dan 4 years 273 days ago.)

12. When Finishing Your Attic is the Best Choice, And When It Isn’t When trying to increase the amount of living space in a home, there are several options to consider. Remodeling or finishing an attic into needed living space is certainly one option. There are others, as well. These include finishing a basement... (posted by Dan 4 years 328 days ago.)

13. Challenges of Split Level House Renovations Split level house renovations bring both unique opportunities and unique challenges. The first step in evaluating the opportunities and challenges is understanding what type of split level you plan to renovate. There are essentially five types of... (posted by Dan 4 years 337 days ago.)