 | We're all familiar with the general stages of remodeling and construction. Everyone knows about the framing and the sheetrock and the plaster. Those are all the fun stages when you see a lot of progress quickly and when as a homeowner you are still enrapt with the emerging spaces and the new form your home is taking. By Nicole Goldman |
There are pros and cons to using house plans to build your dream house. Assuming that you have decided to avoid the new home community route, you have to decide if you want to build with stock house plans or custom plans. Weighing the pros and cons can help you to make that decision. |
If you're like most homeowners, that house you once loved will no longer be your dream home. You might have outgrown the home, or tired of the outdated kitchen, or gotten frustrated with the layout. |
Studies suggest that most renovation projects do in fact increase the price of the home at resale. However, the increase is typically less than the cost of the project. |
However, for most people, the largest investment they are likely to make is their home, and improvements on your home are simply making a deeper investment. |
Travel almost anywhere in the world besides the United States and you'll find that central courtyards are the norm, not the exception, in residential homes. |
Sometimes you know you are going to renovate even before purchasing a home; you can see the possibilities of a property and the asking price is right. By Nicole Goldman |
Screening-in an existing porch or building a porch addition is a great way to increase your living space. |
 | Surround yourself with qualified professionals, starting with an architect and a general contract, who can guide you through the addition process. Know what you want and what you're able to spend and save the changes for the finish phase of the addition. Get the details in writing and be prepared for some disruptions and delays along the way. By Derek Gerry |
A mobile home is an inexpensive option for many people. When you decide you need more room, mobile home additions could be a money saving solution. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
