Expert Hacks for Remodeling Your Home Fast, Cheap, and Smart

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Smart, expert hacks, tips, and strategies for controlling your budget and streamlining your home remodeling project In This Article: Remodeling Hack #1: Reconfigure Existing Space Remodeling Hack #2: Spend the Money Where It Counts Remodeling Hack #3: Minimize Disruption Remodeling Hack #4: Plan for Everything Remodeling Hack #5: Save Money Wherever Possible Remodeling your home […]

Choosing the Right Design Help for Your Remodel

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In This Article: What Architects Do Architectural Designers Kitchen, Bath & Interior Designers Design-Build Contractors When it comes to remodeling, the difference between a so-so result and a stunning result is often one thing: good design. Design, after all, is the home improvement puzzle piece that makes things work, both functionally and aesthetically. With or […]

10 Steps to a Successful Bath Remodel

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Greatly increase your chances of successfully remodeling your bathroom by following the 10 expert tips outlined in this article. Advice for budgeting, scheduling, choosing materials, avoiding delays and surprises, and more.  In This Article: 1. Create a Realistic Budget 2. Dealing with the Demolition 3. Order Products Early 4. Choose Bath-Appropriate Surfaces 5. Plan for […]

How to Avoid Buying a Money Pit

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A guide from home improvement expert Don Vandervort on finding the right fixer-upper Though the movie is hilarious at times, the reality of getting in over your head is more tragedy than comedy. Broadly speaking, a totally “together” house is more expensive than a fixer upper and offers less opportunity for growing its value—that’s why […]