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Remodeling

Move-Up Or Remodel? How Do You Decide?

realtor.com | Posted 05.17.2013 | HuffPost Home
realtor.com

Making this decision requires a lot of number-crunching. Bringing in a contractor to advise you on the cost of your potential remodel and working with a realtor on a potential sale will give you the data you need to decide whether it's time to stay or go.

What Should Your Kitchen Remodel Cost?

Liza Hausman | Posted 04.12.2013 | HuffPost Home
Liza Hausman

Houzz shares a guide to help keep your project in budget.

The Home Trend That's On The Rise This Year

The Huffington Post | Shana Ecker | Posted 05.14.2013 | HuffPost Home

Maybe it's time to get to that remodel you've been putting off for years.

How To Chose The Perfect Bathroom Sink

Angie Hicks | Posted 03.29.2013 | HuffPost Home
Angie Hicks

Remodeling a home's bathroom can give you a lot of bang for your buck. And, according to real estate experts, you can recoup up to 80 percent of these...

How A Croissant Inspired An Entire Restaurant Design

Michael Davis | Posted 03.27.2013 | HuffPost Home
Michael Davis

It all began in Paris.

Who Says Bigger Is Better?

Laverne H. Bardy | Posted 03.27.2013 | Fifty
Laverne H. Bardy

After nearly two years of discussion, drawing architectural plans and dealing with town bureaucracy, construction -- or should I say destruction -- began on our home.

A Tale of Two Contractors

Frank Farwell | Posted 02.19.2013 | Small Business
Frank Farwell

Our experience last summer is a sobering reminder that each small business owner and manager should look down the road and muse, "What will each customer be saying about me when we are finished?"

This Charming Townhouse Got Some Much-Needed Attention

The Huffington Post | Shana Ecker | Posted 10.11.2012 | HuffPost Home

Sometimes the most impactful renovations are those that you can't even really see. That is the case with this amazing Park Slope, Brooklyn townhouse t...

How I Turned An Awkward Alcove Into A To-Die-For Closet

The Huffington Post | Sarah Leon | Posted 10.11.2012 | HuffPost Home

Earlier this month, I moved into a fabulous new apartment. But, this being New York City, where real estate always throws you some sort a curveball, t...

Yes, You Can Build A New Home On A Budget

The Huffington Post | Shana Ecker | Posted 10.11.2012 | HuffPost Home

Once Michelle Scheibe realized her husband Nate was pretty handy around the home, the couple set off on hundreds of DIY adventures together, inspiring...

10 Green Building Questions To Ask Your Contractor

Earth911 | Posted 02.28.2012 | Green

From Earth911's Alexis Petru: Planning a home improvement project this spring? Whether you’re simply painting a room or undertaking an entire...

Abandoned Stable Now Water-independent, Off-grid, Family Dream Home (VIDEO)

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 04.01.2012 | Green
Kirsten Dirksen

High on a hill and far from city water or an electrical grid, the crumbling cow shed was far from the conventional image of luxury estate.

What Really Mattered in Real Estate: Week of October 17-21, 2011

Jed Kolko | Posted 12.26.2011 | Business
Jed Kolko

Up this week are two areas of housing investment -- new multi-family construction and remodeling -- and a look at how people's attitudes about housing are affected by personal experience.

McDonald's To Look Like Starbucks

Posted 07.09.2011 | Home

McDonald's is taking a cue from Starbucks and upgrading the look and feel of its stores, reports USA Today. The fast food giant has invested over $1 b...

Fabulous DIY: Spray Paint Your Furniture!

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Courtney Cachet

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Hot in 2011: Media Rooms

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Courtney Cachet

Nowadays, anyone with an iPhone or an iPad can have a full blown "smart home." But are people really creating media rooms in their homes? Or is this all just buzz?

Maximize Your Small Kitchen

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Courtney Cachet

So while I love having a sitting room and a Persian rug in my kitchen today, a small kitchen is equally as fabulous if you know how to maximize the space.

What the F*ck Is a Man Cave? Part Deux

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Courtney Cachet

Jason Cameron informed me of the Man Cave decor basics. They always use earth tones, although I don't think they use that term. They are partial to steel, chrome, rock, stone and granite.

What the F*ck Is a Man Cave?

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Courtney Cachet

A Man Cave is a private room/space/area for a man where he can have all his gadgets and toys and things are all his. Apparently, it's a really big deal.

Future-Proof Your Home: 5 Tips For Greener Remodeling

wsj.com | GWENDOLYN BOUNDS | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green

Here are five remodeling "future-proofing" tips experts recommend. Before you... 1. . . . Tear down sheetrock or take off siding. Figure out where yo...