Home Renovation

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A Garage Makeover. When it comes to home improvement, most people cite either their basement or their garage as the room that needs the most work. Because these areas often come unfinished, any upgrades you make will have to be done on your own—which means, of course, that projects often get pushed back to make way for the busy day-to-day tasks that absorb so much of your time.

How To Begin A Basement Remodel. An unfinished basement is like a blank canvas. When you want to personalize your home to match your lifestyle (and save money on the purchase price), buying a home with an unfinished or partially finished basement is a good way to go about it. With a few carefully laid plans and a contractor you trust, any basement can be turned into an ideal living and entertaining space.

Home Restoration Tips. Renovating or restoring a home is a huge undertaking. Whether you bought a historic fixer upper in hopes of returning it to its former glory, or if you got a great deal on a more modern home that just needs a few upgrades, you’ll soon find that one small change often leads to several larger ones.