Category: Home Improvement

Why Expensive Home Renovations May Not Boost Your Sale

As modest increases in inventory begin to attract more buyers to the market, it may seem wise for your sellers to undertake renovation projects to boost their competitive edge. Kitchen and bathroom upgrades, for example, are among buyers’ most desired features and can fetch a handsome return on investment, according to the National Association of […]

Remodeling on a Budget? Repaint the Room

What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the […]

Remodeling on a Budget? Redo Your Molding or Trim

What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the […]

Remodeling on a Budget? Try Rearranging Furniture!

What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the […]

Trying to do Backyard Renovations on a Budget? Build a Private Patio!

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it’s clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending […]

Trying to do Backyard Renovations on a Budget? Create a Spa Space!

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it’s clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending […]

Trying to do Backyard Renovations on a Budget? Put in an Herb Garden!

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it’s clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending […]

Trying to do Backyard Renovations on a Budget? Put In DIY Stone Pavers or Walkways

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it’s clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending […]

Think Before you Upload your Home Photos: Zillow is Watching

You know that dead shrub in the front yard that needs replacing, or the porch paint that’s flaking? Better take care of that if you don’t want your home’s Zestimate to decline. Zillow announced on Thursday it has a new algorithm that uses photos to help decide the appeal and worth of your home. “We’ve taught […]

Homeowners Expected to Slow Their Roll on Remodeling Projects This Year

Homeowners are still spending money on home improvement projects, but they’ll likely pull back on their spending in the year ahead. According to the latest projections from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, growth in this category is expected to fall to the lowest rate in three years. While no major metros will see remodeling […]