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Savings by Planning

	Tip #17: Time your projects to coincide with slow periods for contractors  Remodeling Savings Tip #5: Only do Cosmetic Changes  Is your home remodel costing you too much?  What to Do with Your Pet when You Remodel  Save Money on Your Kitchen Remodel with Smart Planning   Tip #1: Set Priorities  Tip #2: Consider a Decorating Face Lift Instead of a Remodel  Tip #3: Change the lighting rather than remodel  Tip #4: Don't Remodel  Tip #6: If you are trying to increase the value of your home try to focus on the most visible improvements  Tip #7: Inspect your property or the area you plan to remodel carefully and thoroughly before you begin your design.  Tip #8: Inspect for Pests and Mold Before You Start Remodeling  Tip #9: Visit your local government's planning office  Tip #10: Check with your Homeowners Association before your plans go too far  Tip #11: Correct any dampness problems before starting work to finish a basement and install vapor retardant  Tip #12: Properly seal ducts in unconditioned spaces  Tip #13: Find out if outdated electrical can be brought up to current standards without total replacement  Tip #14: If you need to create an additional room for a limited period of time, install temporary walls or sound-proofed partitions that can be removed easily when the time comes  Tip #15: Educate Yourself  Tip #16: Consider the Time of the Year  Tip #18: Stay in Your Home as Long as You Can  Tip #19: Know the Retail Price of Items  Tip #20: If changing your heating system, ask questions about your options  Tip #21: What is Your Time Worth?  Tip #22: Get Several Estimates  Tip #23: Get quotes from different types of contractors  Tip #24: Break up the project into 2 sections and get quotes for the separate pieces  Tip #25: Do not Make Changes after Work Has Begun  Tip #26: Watch the Upgrades  Tip #27: Plan Ahead - Put in Extra Phone Lines, Ethernet, Cable TV, etc.  Tip #28: Postpone or Eliminate all but a Few Accents and Details  Tip #29: Postpone or Eliminate all but a Few Accents and Details  Tip #30: Order Materials Well in Advance  Tip #31: Protect your Landscaping and other Parts of your Home and Yard from Damage  Tip #32: Break a Big Project into Smaller Ones

Savings by Design

	Tip #83: Keep Bathrooms Close to the Existing Water and Sewer Lines  Tip #87: Improve sound-proofing by insulating interior walls  Tip #71: Minimize hallways  Save on Your Remodel Tip #89: Space floor joists and roof rafters up to 24  Why Should My Kitchen Remodel Design Consider a Work Triangle?   Save on Your Remodel with Decorative Paint Finishes  Tip #33: Budget vs. Home Value  Tip #34: Don't Over-Improve  Tip #35: Demolish the whole house and start from scratch  Tip #36: Look for ideas in model homes/new homes and condos  Tip #37: Use Designs from Neighbors  Tip #38: Get Free Designs from Home Improvement Stores  Tip #39: Ask a Contractor  Tip #40: Do the Design Yourself  Tip #41: Create an Appropriate Design  Tip #42: Reallocate Existing Unused or Under-Utilized Space Instead of Adding On  Tip #43: Is your Design a Fad?  Tip #44: Create a list of what you DON'T like  Tip #45: Sketch out what you want done at every phase  Tip #46: Focus on improving efficiency, not increasing size  Tip #47: Use part of your garage for a closet or laundry room  Tip #48: Add closet space in the attic or basement  Tip #49: Convert your garage into living space  Tip #50: Convert a closet into living space  Tip #51: Finish Your Basement  Tip #52: Finish Your Attic  Tip #53: Save your front and back yards by expanding into the side yards  Tip #54: Landscaping that saves water  Tip #55: Landscaping that saves time and money  Tip #56: Design your landscaping to incorporate passive solar designs  Tip #57: Focus on Low Cost when you Hire a Designer or an Architect  Tip #58: Don't alter your roofline  Tip #59: Eliminate or reduce the size of eaves  Tip #60: Select a Lower-Pitch Roof  Tip #61: Create a Seamless Addition  Tip #62: Bump Out Instead of Adding On  Tip #63: Consider a Second Story Instead of an Addition that Requires a New Foundation  Tip #64: Build a small addition on posts and beams rather than a foundation slab  Tip #65: Make your addition a sunroom  Tip #66: Don't restructure a floor to support new bearing walls  Tip #67: Don't restructure the level of a floor to create a raised or sunken room  Tip #68: Work with your existing floor plan  Tip #69: Plan bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms where they can share major  Tip #70: Use a bump-out for a bedroom closet, kitchen pantry closet in the family room  Tip #72: If you will use a crawl space, make it as low as possible  Tip #73: Build with a slab on grade instead of a basement or crawl space  Tip #74: Insulate your crawlspace  Tip #75: Include vapor retardant in basement or a slab foundation for an addition  Tip #76: Use taller floor joists to eliminate the need for girders or other posts  Tip #77: Make room dimensions multiples of 4 to save materials and save on labor on cutting materials  Tip #78: Install straight-up stairways instead of stairs with landings and turns  Tip #79: Install a pre-fabricated spiral staircase  Tip #80: Don't Move Bearing Walls  Tip #81: Corners Cost Money  Tip #82: Save on a Foundation Corner by Bumping Out for a Closet, etc  Tip #84: Keep Appliances in the Same Position when Remodeling Kitchens and Bathrooms  Tip #85: Winterize/weatherize as you work  Tip #86: Don't move the toilet or the sink  Tip #88: Space wall studs up to 24  Tip #90: Use 2-stud corner framing  Tip #91: Don't use headers in non-load-bearing walls  Tip #92: Use  Tip #94: Build a patio instead of a deck  Tip #95: Use Standard Size Windows and Doors  Tip #96: Keep Windows, Doors, Switches and Outlets in the Same Position during a Remodel  Tip #97: Have Fewer Windows - Larger if You Want Light  Tip #98: Don't change the size of windows  Tip #99: Don't replace windows  Tip #100: Don't make windows larger  Tip #101: Install a tube light instead of a window  Tip #102: Don't replace old wood window sills  Tip #103: Arrange plumbing fixtures against one or two walls  Tip #104: Arrange plumbing fixtures against one or two walls  Tip #105: Route the dryer vent to the closest exterior wall  Tip #106: Add sound board on interior/bathroom walls - costs more but deadens the sound  Tip #107: Use ventilation fans in bathrooms and laundry rooms to control moisture  Tip #108: Insulate and air-seal walls behind tubs and showers  Tip #109: Locate your water heater effectively  Tip #110: Insulate pipes to reduce cooling of water as it moves from the water heater through the pipes to the faucet  Tip #111: Locate heating and cooling equipment centrally in the home  Tip #112: Don't replace kitchen or bathroom cabinets and counters with lower replacements  Tip #113: Include an island in the kitchen for storage space  Tip #114: Reface or Paint/Stain Cabinets Instead of Replacing Them  Tip #115: Use pre-built Cabinet Units Instead of Custom Cabinets  Tip #116: Don't use soffits above cabinets or bookcases  Tip #117: Don't buy cabinets that go to the ceiling  Tip #118: Add storage under a staircase  Tip #119: If adding a built-in bookcase, consider needs for additional storage and locate bookcases near planned closets. Then use the extra space behind the bookcase for storage  Tip #120: Increase storage space by building a closet that is of double depth  Tip #121: When remodeling an attic into living space, use the "dead space" at the edges of the room to create framed and finished storage areas  Tip #122: Create both a cozy nook and additional storage by constructing a window seat  Tip #123: Install pocket doors to better use space and give you the chance to reduce the size of a new room  Tip #124: Incorporate a mural  Tip #125: Limit the number of recessed light fixtures in your design  Tip #126: Skip shoe molding (3/4 round)  Tip #127: Use textures and patterns to shape perception  Tip #128: Install radiant heating for floors, walls and/or ceilings  Tip #129: Install mirrors to make a room look larger, especially a bathroom  Tip #130: Replace old wood shutters with lower-cost and low-maintenance vinyl  Tip #131: Refinish rather than replace a cracked driveway or patio  Tip #132: Add awnings to block sun, reduce heat and fading and provide protection during storms

Materials

	Tip #170: Buy tools and appliances during holiday sales or year-end/after holiday sales  Tip #153: Take advantage of others' remodeling projects  Tip #220: Use metal studs for complex framing challenges  Tip #223: Use a prefab fireplace and mantel instead of one that is built on site  Tip #164: Use coupon codes to save money when shopping online  Tip #227: Use vented insulated roofing panels to create a cathedral ceiling  Tip #137: Ask Everyone How to Save  Tip #228: Increase warmth, comfort and quiet by installing cork flooring  Tip #158: Browse the classifieds  Remodeling Savings Tip #154: Browse dump sites for materials  Tip #175: Carefully research the style of columns, capitals and balustrades you will install. Save by purchasing direct from the manufacturer; check for a warranty  Tip #136: Shop the Sales  Save on Remodeling Tip #208: Install a bay or bow window instead of a bump out to make a room larger  Slash Your Remodel Costs by Shopping For Salvage  Liquidators can Cut Bathroom Remodeling Materials Costs in Half  Tip #133: Reuse  Tip #134: Use Durable, Low-Maintenance Materials  Tip #135: Spend Time on Shopping  Tip #138: Buy Materials in Kits or Packages  Tip #139: Buy Materials at an Auction  Tip #140: Buy Donated Materials from Non-Profits  Tip #141: Buy Salvaged Materials  Tip #142: Buy at Bone yards  Tip #143: Buy Closeouts  Tip #144: Buy materials from manufacturers when possible  Tip #145: Shop flea markets  Tip #146: Shop sites like Nextag.com or Pricecutter.com to compare prices on many items  Tip #147: Buy materials online, particularly auctions and close-out sites  Tip #148: Buy materials from the Habitat for Humanity ReStores  Tip #149: Ask a local builder for excess materials  Tip #150: Tap your Contractor's Sources  Tip #151: Use your networking skills to put out the word when you are looking for particular items  Tip #152: Check out construction sites for building materials  Tip #155: Develop contacts and rapport with local builders and contractors  Tip #156: Trade with friends and/or neighbors  Tip #157: Shop garage and yard sales  Tip #159: Browse online shopping and exchange sites like ebay.com and Craigslist.org, and freecycle.org, especially if you can find free items you need  Tip #160: Get free mulch for your landscaping  Tip #161: Ask a designer to take you to a showroom that will allow you to shop if accompanied; buy materials at trade discounts of up to 50%  Tip #162: Buy new appliances at scratch and dent sale  Tip #163: Buy display items  Tip #165: Buy Appliance Packages  Tip #166: Buy all lumber at once  Tip #167: Pick up materials rather than having them delivered  Tip #168: Rent or borrow tools and equipment rather than purchasing  Tip #169: Buy tools new and sell them when your project is finished  Tip #171: Buy excess tile  Tip #172: Buy items that offer manufacturer rebates  Tip #173: Don't buy appliances with lots of fancy features  Tip #174: Buy do-it-yourself kits for garden sheds, retractable awnings, sunrooms, spa enclosures, canopies and awnings  Tip #176: Buy carpet remnants  Tip #177: Don't use sod for your landscaping  Tip #178: Add Interesting Details to Generic Kitchen Cabinets  Tip #179: Re-face Your Appliances  Tip #180: Finish Trim  Tip #181: Use Vinyl or Engineered Material for Flooring  Tip #182: Use Solid Surface or Cultured Marble  Tip #183: Use Marble or Granite Tiles Instead of Solid Stone for the Countertop  Tip #184: Use Composite Wood or Plastic for Trim Boards  Tip #185: Buy Less Expensive Items which are Easy to Replace Later  Tip #186: Add exterior insulation covered with synthetic stucco  Tip #187: Use plastic water supply pipes instead of copper  Tip #188: Use light-weight roofing materials  Tip #189: Use a metal roof - it will last a lifetime and keep the house cooler  Tip #190: Use motion-sensing accent landscape lights  Tip #191: Use steel studs for non-bearing walls instead of wood  Tip #192: Use prefabricated shower and bath enclosures  Tip #193: Install a tub or shower liner rather than replacing  Tip #194: If you live in a moderate climate, install a whole-house fan rather than air conditioning  Tip #195: Install attic foil to block heat or use heat-blocking attic paint to save energy  Tip #196: Install a solar-powered attic fan to save energy  Tip #197: Install a vent-free gas fireplace instead of a wood burning fireplace  Tip #198: Eliminate the risk of leaks and drainage problems with gutter guards  Tip #199: Buy Your Own Electrical and Plumbing Fixtures  Tip #200: Build your deck with no-maintenance wood-alternative deck materials  Tip #201: Use certain houseplants to purify the air naturally rather than installing an expensive air filtration system  Tip #202: Install a solar water heater  Tip #203: Install a solar pre-heater for your hot water heater  Tip #204: Buy a no-vent dryer with automatic moisture sensor  Tip #205: Choose a front-loading clothes washer - they wash/rinse better and cost less to use  Tip #206: Choose a refrigerator/freezer with through-the-door ice/water dispenser  Tip #207: Install a garden window  Tip #209: Gain needed space with closet organizers  Tip #210: Buy fiberglass columns rather than wood columns  Tip #211: Build with concrete and foam blocks in tornado or hurricane prone regions for added strength and insulation  Tip #212: Install maintenance-free siding materials, such as simulated brick or stone siding  Tip #213: Buy young/small plants instead of large, mature ones  Tip #214: Use synthetic materials rather than carved wood for your wainscoting  Tip #215: Use factory built roof trusses instead of site-built rafter systems for your roof  Tip #216: Use a single heat pump instead of separate furnace and air conditioning units  Tip #217: Use blown-in insulation instead of fiberglass batts  Tip #218: Use pre-finished or primed trim  Tip #219: Use exterior wall sheathing that has a finished surface instead of a layer of sheathing that is then covered with siding, stucco or other finish  Tip #221: Use crushed rock driveway instead of concrete or asphalt  Tip #222: Use a textured drywall finish instead of smooth texture  Tip #224: Install a tight-sealing insulated garage door for energy savings and safety  Tip #225: Install vinyl or fiberglass fencing to reduce maintenance and replacement costs  Tip #226: Use moving wall or rigid board insulation systems when finishing a garage or basement  Tip #229: Use stamped concrete instead of paving stones for patios, driveways, etc.  Tip #230: Use a smaller number of larger cabinets instead of a lot of smaller ones  Tip #231: Use pre-built cabinets to create a smaller pantry instead of building one into the floor plan  Tip #232: Choose laminate countertop instead of solid surface countertop materials  Tip #233: Buy and restore an old or antique fireplace mantel  Tip #234: Refinish lighting fixture surfaces rather than replacing them  Tip #235: Refinish fan blades rather than replacing the fan  Tip #236: Use motion-activated security lights to save on electricity over time  Tip #237: Install a bathtub with an inline heater  Tip #239: Use storage systems to maximize storage space  Tip #240: Use Simple Common Tiles for the Field and Use Specialty Tiles as Accents, and Even Incorporate a Mural  Tip #241: Use Tiles that Look Like Stone Instead of Real Stone  Tip #242: Use tiles made from recycled glass bottles instead of ceramic tile  Tip #243: Use tile scraps to create drawer and door pulls  Tip #244: Buy plain ceramic tile and paint it yourself. If you are not an artist, try stencils  Tip #245: Consider alternatives to expensive wall preparation  Tip #246: Install dual-flush toilets to save water usage  Tip #247: Install an instant water heater on your kitchen sink or secondary bathrooms  Tip #248: Install low-flow or adjustable showerheads  Tip #249: Install a super-efficient decorative steel front door  Tip #250: Try faux finishing, ragging, sponging and other paint application techniques  Tip #251: Create a wallpaper effect without the cost by stenciling borders  Tip #252: Use insulating paints to reduce your utility bills  Tip #253: Replace old window sashes with tilt-in sashes to reduce window condensation and outdoor noise while achieving energy efficiency. These windows are also easier to clean  Tip #254: Install ceiling fans in rooms used frequently  Tip #255: Don't install a backsplash above kitchen countertops  Tip #256: When choosing a color or pattern for your countertop, note differences in price between the various styles, and shop accordingly  Tip #257: Look at a variety of lighting models and options, consider price, quality and overall value  Tip #259: Minimize modifications to stock cabinets  Tip #260: Keep Your Receipts and Return What You Don't Use

Financing

	Remodeling Saving Tip #262: A Second Mortgage  Tip #261: Refinance and Get Cash Out  Tip #263: A Home Equity Loan  Tip #264: A 203k Loan  Tip #265: Cash from Your Savings  Tip #266: How to Save When Using Your Credit Cards  Tip #267: Do not Borrow Money from Your Contractor for your Remodeling Project  Tip #268: Take a Loan against Your Retirement Plan  Tip #269: Take out a Reverse Mortgage  Tip #270: Use credit cards that pay back a percentage of your expenditures  Tip #271: Don't pay more than necessary for financing  Tip #272: Take advantage of promotional financing offers  Tip #273: Consider bartering services  Tip #274: Check on your credit rating and fix any credit problems before you apply for a loan  Tip #275: Don't pay closing costs, points or fees on a loan

Money

	Tip #291: Opt for a programmable thermostat  Tip #286: Achieve long-term savings by installing a rain check gauge on your automatic sprinkler system  Tip #279: Enhance your safety and reduce insurance costs by installing a security system  Tip #305: Install register booster fans to make your heating and cooling more efficient  Tip #276: Research rebates from utility companies for installation of energy-efficient lights and appliances  Tip #277: Clean your heating/cooling ducts during remodeling  Tip #278: Air seal around plumbing and electrical penetrations, as well as gas lines and dryer and fireplace vents; identify and air seal any wall seam cracks  Tip #280: Use environmentally-friendly products to save money and the environment  Tip #281: Protect your entire house from a lightning strike by installing a whole-house voltage surge suppressor  Tip #282: If you live in a area prone to storms, find out about reduced insurance costs for installing disaster-proof features, such as non-combustible roofing and impact-resistant glass windows  Tip #283: Switch from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs  Tip #284: Add storm doors for energy efficiency  Tip #285: Install window film to block fading from the sun and save energy  Tip #287: Install an aerator in faucets  Tip #288: Install a patio door sun/wind shield  Tip #289: Install insulated interior shutters for patio doors for energy efficiency  Tip #290: Save energy (and your furnishings) by installing solar screens  Tip #292: Opt for a zoned heating and cooling system that can be programmed to meet your family's needs in each zone  Tip #293: Handle payment disputes quickly and effectively  Tip #294: Protect your belongings from theft during construction  Tip #295: Protect your home and belongings from damage  Tip #296: Don't pay a deposit to the contractor  Tip #297: Don't pay the last 5 or 10% of money owed to the contractor until 2 days after all work is completed to your satisfaction and after final approval is given by the permit-issuing organization and you get a lien release  Tip #298: Take advantage of energy-efficient financing when you make your home more efficient  Tip #299: Consider long-term costs, not just short-term gains  Tip #300: Apply weather stripping to doors and windows for improved energy efficiency  Tip #301: Buy energy-efficient appliances that will get you a rebate or a tax credit  Tip #302: Buy energy-efficient light fixtures to save on electric bills  Tip #303: Buy energy-efficient windows, doors and skylights  Tip #304: Don't buy cheap switches and outlets - they won't last, particularly if used frequently and regularly, and you will need to replace them  Tip #306: Take a tax deduction for your addition, remodel or improvement if you use the new area as a home office  Tip #307: Read all contracts carefully to identify and eliminate hidden costs  Tip #308: Take all allowable tax credits for energy efficiency  Tip #310: Get a fixed-bid contract  Tip #311: Have a written contract with whoever will do work at your home  Tip #312: Make sure your contract has a termination clause  Tip #313: Make sure your contract has a note on attorney's fees  Tip #314: Make sure there is an arbitration clause in the contract  Tip #315: Make sure the contract has the total/full price  Tip #316: Make sure you get a release of liens from all material and service providers  Tip #317: Ask the government how to reduce permitting cost  Tip #318: Get quotes from different types of contractors and sub-contractors  Tip #319: Understand how contractors quote  Tip #320: Donate your Trash  Tip #321: Seal the Portions of Your Home that are Staying Intact  Tip #322: Don't Get a Permit?  Tip #323: Have a Well-Written Contract  Tip #324: Use a Request for Quote Form  Tip #325: Expect to Pay 20% More for Your Remodel than Your Best Estimate

Save By Who Does the Work

	Tip #334: Purchase only rough sketches from an architect  Tip #327: Make your own storm windows  Tip #336: Build your own retaining wall  Remodeling Cost Savings Tip #340: Who Does the Project Management?  Save on Remodeling Tip #343: Do the Roofing  Tip #326: Install your own brick or stone walkway or patio  Tip #328: Partner with a contractor for consulting and mentoring services  Tip #329: Build your own ramps, benches and decks  Tip #330: Design and build your own fence  Tip #331: Make sure you see your contractor's liability insurance certification and check with the agent/insurer  Tip #332: Install your own wainscoting  Tip #333: Install your own backsplash area  Tip #335: Hire a one-day decorator  Tip #337: Hire a Home Designer Instead of a Licensed Architect  Tip #338: Hire the Best Builders and Trades-people  Tip #339: Hire a Contractor with Design and Building Skills  Tip #341: Do the Demolition and Site Preparation  Tip #342: Do the Framing  Tip #344: Do the Plumbing  Tip #345: Do the Rough Electrical  Tip #346: Install the Exterior Siding  Tip #347: Install the Finish electrical and Plumbing Fixtures  Tip #348: Install the Insulation  Tip #349: Install Your Own Drywall or Paneling  Tip #350: Do Your Own Tiling  Tip #351: Assemble Your Own Kitchen and Bath Cabinets  Tip #352: Install Your Own Cabinets  Tip #353: Install Your Own Doors  Tip #354: Install Your Own Base Boards, Crown Molding and Other Trim  Tip #355: Do Your Own Painting

Whole House Remodel Articles

	Remodel General  Remodeling? Where Should You Start?  Eight Reasons to Remodel  Remodeling and Home Improvement Ideas - Make Your New House Your Dream Home  Successful Remodeling: Ten Tips for Keeping Your Sanity  Five Reasons Homeowners Spend Too Much When they Remodel  Home Improvement Websites  House Remodel  Add a Garage  Build Dormers  Is it Worth the Cost to Make a Home More Energy-Efficient?  House Remodeling Ideas  Additions to Split Level Homes  Challenges of Split Level House Renovations  Split Level House Renovations  A Living Room Addition  What to Do With "Popcorn" Ceiling Texture  New Cabinets and Remodeling  Windows Help Frame Your World, so Consider All the Available Options  Seeing Through Complexities to Choose the Right Window  Replacement Windows What's Best for You  A Fireplace Remodel  Finish a Basement  New Roof  When Finishing Your Attic is the Best Choice, And When It Isn't  Finish an Attic  8 Tips to Make Finishing Your Attic a Breeze  Save Money when Building Your Home by Not Installing a Rain Gutter on the Roof  Residential Home Remodeling  Interior Design  Who Needs an Interior Designer?  When the Brady Bunch Calls a Designer  Save Money: Hire an Interior Designer for Your Remodeling Project  Landscaping  Landscaping: Less Maintenance Saves Money  Landscaping: Less Water Saves Money  Green From The Foundation Up  Remodeling Materials  Materials for Your Remodel - How to Buy and Save  Remodeling Costs  Timing Your Remodel Correctly Can Save You Big Bucks  How Much Does It Cost to Remodel and How Do I Get an Estimate?  The Major Costs for Remodeling  Other Ways to Pay for Your Remodel  Comparison of How to Pay for a Remodel  Home Renovation Costs Can Be Rolled into Mortgage  How Much Does It Cost to Remodel an Attic?  Home Additions Cost  Finding the Right Contractor for Your Room Remodeling Job  What Does It Cost to Remodel?  Insurance  In Your Search for That Perfect Home, Don't Overlook Insurance  Do You Need Special Insurance When You Remodel?  Contractors  Residential Home Improvement Contractors: Protect Yourself with These Tips  About Home Renovations Contractors  Why Hire a Quality Kitchen Contractor for Home Remodeling?  Finding the Right Contractor  How to Select a Contractor  How to Find a Contractor or Subcontractor  How to Pick a Contractor  When Do You Call in an Architect?  When in the Remodeling Process Do You Hire a General Contractor?  Introduction to Contracts  Contract Checklist  Save Money by Having a Well Written Service Contract  How to Handle Disagreements With Your Contractor During a Remodel  When in the Remodeling Process do You Contact Your City about Planning and a Permit?  Ten Tips to Find and Hire the Best Contractor for Your Remodeling Project  What to Ask in a Contractor Interview  What to Discuss with Home Addition Contractors before Hiring One  Helping Homeowners Remodel is Good for Business  Help a Homeowner Make the Remodel-or-Move Decision and Improve Your Business at the Same Time  Is your home remodel costing you too much?  Estimating Home Improvement Costs  Home Addition Contractors  Home Addition Cost Calculator

One Room Addition or Remodel Articles

	Bathroom Remodel  Keep Small Bathroom Remodel Simple  Bathroom Remodel Plans  Are You Thinking About Bathroom Remodeling?  Creating a Bathroom Built for Two  New Tub and Enclosure in Bathroom  Advantages of a New Vanity and Countertop Enclosures  How to Save When You Remodel a Bathroom  Guide to Remodeling Your Bathroom  Ideas for Remodeling Small Bathrooms  Bathroom Remodelers  Remodel Small Bathroom  New Bathroom  How About a Bathroom Addition?  Remodel Kitchen  A Kitchen Design Remodel  A Kitchen Remodel Calls for a High-Quality Kitchen Contractor  Guide to Remodeling a Kitchen  Kitchen Remodeling  Beyond Paint - How to Makeover a Kitchen on a Budget  Reface Kitchen Cabinets  Replace a Kitchen Countertop  How to Save When You Remodel a Kitchen  Quick and Easy Kitchen Fix-Ups  Save Money: Reface Cabinets Instead of Replacing  Save Money: Reface Your Working Appliances Instead of Buying New Ones  Finish a Basement  Basement Remodeling Ideas  Waterproof Your Basement, Increase Your Living Space  Basement Remodeling Challenges  Add or Increase the Size of a Garage  New or Old, Transform Your Garage into a Showplace  Remodel General  Remodeling? Where Should You Start?  Eight Reasons to Remodel  Remodeling and Home Improvement Ideas - Make Your New House Your Dream Home  Five Reasons Homeowners Spend Too Much When they Remodel  Successful Remodeling: Ten Tips for Keeping Your Sanity  Entertainment Centers Add a Finishing Touch to Your Home Remodel  House Remodel  Are You Ready to Add a Bedroom?  A Living Room Addition  Windows Help Frame Your World, so Consider All the Available Options  Seeing Through Complexities to Choose the Right Window  Replacement Windows What's Best for You  New Roof  New Cabinets and Remodeling  Remodeling a Garage to a Room  Finish an Attic  8 Tips to Make Finishing Your Attic a Breeze  Save Money when Building Your Home by Not Installing a Rain Gutter on the Roof  Interior Design  Who Needs an Interior Designer?  When the Brady Bunch Calls a Designer  Save Money: Hire an Interior Designer for Your Remodeling Project  Remodeling Materials  Materials for Your Remodel - How to Buy and Save  Remodeling Costs  The Major Costs for Remodeling  Ten Ways to Pay the Right Price For Your Remodel  Other Ways to Pay for Your Remodel  Comparison of How to Pay for a Remodel  Home Renovation Costs Can Be Rolled into Mortgage  Contractors  A Kitchen Remodel Calls for a High-Quality Kitchen Contractor  Finding the Right Contractor  How to Select a Contractor  Finding the Right Contractor for Your Room Remodeling Job  How to Find a Contractor or Subcontractor  How to Pick a Contractor  Introduction to Contracts  Contract Checklist  Save Money by Having a Well Written Service Contract  How to Handle Disagreements With Your Contractor During a Remodel  What to Ask in a Contractor Interview  When Do You Call in an Architect?  When in the Remodeling Process do You Contact Your City about Planning and a Permit?  When in the Remodeling Process Do You Hire a General Contractor?  Why Hire a Quality Kitchen Contractor for Home Remodeling?  How to Work With a Kitchen Contractor for Home Remodeling  A Home Improvement and Remodeling Contractor Can Save Your Sanity  What to Discuss with Home Addition Contractors before Hiring One  Is a Family Room Addition Right for You?  Let's Add a Den!  Backsplashes for Kitchen Remodeling   Cost of Adding a Room Estimates  Cost Estimate Kitchen Remodeling  Average Cost for a Master Bathroom Remodel  Cost Estimates for Adding a Room   Average Cost to Remodel a Master Bathroom   Average Cost of a Bathroom Remodel  Average Cost of a Bathroom Remodel  Estimating Home Improvement Costs  Hiring a Roofing Contractor  How Many Ways Can a Window Open?   Information Needed to Get a Bathroom Remodel Estimate  Estimating Bathroom Renovations Costs  Estimating Basement Remodeling Costs  Remodel Estimates for Master Suite Additions  Save When You Remodel Your Bedroom

Specific Project Articles

	House Siding  New Siding on House  Fiber Cement Siding  Masonite Siding  Shingles Siding  Molding  Mouldings Make Decorating Magic  Save Money: Inspect for Pests and Mold Before You Start Remodeling  Landscaping  Landscaping: Less Maintenance Saves Money  Landscaping: Less Water Saves Money  Green From The Foundation Up  Ceilings  What to Do With "Popcorn" Ceiling Texture  Remodel General  Driveways and Home Improvement  Eight Reasons to Remodel  Remodeling and Home Improvement Ideas - Make Your New House Your Dream Home  Successful Remodeling: Ten Tips for Keeping Your Sanity  Five Reasons Homeowners Spend Too Much When they Remodel  Interior Design  Who Needs an Interior Designer?  When the Brady Bunch Calls a Designer  Save Money: Hire an Interior Designer for Your Remodeling Project  Remodeling Materials  Materials for Your Remodel - How to Buy and Save  Remodeling Costs  The Major Costs for Remodeling  Ten Ways to Pay the Right Price For Your Remodel  Other Ways to Pay for Your Remodel  Comparison of How to Pay for a Remodel  Home Renovation Costs Can Be Rolled into Mortgage  Contractors  A Kitchen Remodel Calls for a High-Quality Kitchen Contractor  Finding the Right Contractor for Your Room Remodeling Job  How to Find a Contractor or Subcontractor  How to Pick a Contractor  Introduction to Contracts  Contract Checklist  Save Money by Having a Well Written Service Contract  How to Handle Disagreements With Your Contractor During a Remodel  What to Ask in a Contractor Interview  When Do You Call in an Architect?  When in the Remodeling Process do You Contact Your City about Planning and a Permit?  When in the Remodeling Process Do You Hire a General Contractor?  Why Hire a Quality Kitchen Contractor for Home Remodeling?  The Ten Best Ways to Save When You Remodel Your Home  What to Discuss with Home Addition Contractors before Hiring One  Planning for Your New Roof  Backsplashes for Kitchen Remodeling   Average Cost to Remodel a Master Bathroom   Estimating Home Improvement Costs  Hiring a Roofing Contractor  How Many Ways Can a Window Open?   Save on Remodeling Tip #343: Do the Roofing  Where to Find a Vinyl Siding Cost Calculator  Save When You Remodel by Building a Deck for Future Conversion