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Consumer Reports latest poll on home remodeling reveals that over the next 12 months, 54 percent of homeowners are planning a remodeling project and nearly two-thirds (65%) plan to do at least some of the work themselves. The most popular types of work include painting (56%), designing (39%) and flooring (34%). The recent economic downturn [...]

Remodeling a bathroom is often high on a homeowners wish list, but investing today’s hard-earned money on a bathroom might feel frivolous. Here are some simple ideas for making a small bathroom feel larger without expending money on an extensive bathroom enlargement. 1. Paint the walls in a light color. Pale, cool and soft colors [...]

Upsizing to a bigger home might be out of reach for a majority of homeowners in this depressed housing market, so many are opting to stay put and maximize their existing spaces through remodels, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). A recent American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey showed [...]