When buying an existing home, there are things you know you want to change after the house belongs to you. We've covered the things that you really can't change (location and some house features), so this article focuses on the most common house upgrades new home owners make in their first year. Yes …
Home Addition Costs & Value at Resale
Home additions vary in cost across the country so it's a bit scary to give you "average costs" because costs in any area can be higher or lower than the national average. In fact the yearly home Remodeling Cost vs Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com), breaks the data down for 9 regions (and 81 …
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How Climate Changes Will Affect Home Construction
Our world is changing, our lives are changing. This series of articles will explore how climate change will affect home values, home construction and our lives. The challenge is huge due to the number of players involved. They must work together in order to improve American lives ... while meeting …
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Deck Design Ideas to Die For
It's true that kitchens, bathrooms and the right number of bedrooms are key to buying a house. Other features like decks, views and great landscaping make a house stand out from the crowd and influence buyers. Our deck design ideas will help you update your home if you don't have all the outdoor …
What Are House Elevations?
Drive through a community and you'll assume there are 20, 30 or more different house styles. In reality, new home builders will only build six to eight house plans in a development. But each house floor plan comes with two, three or more different house elevation styles. So what are house …
Wood Trim Accent Walls
There are lots of ways to decorate a room. Traditional decorating ideas include paint colors, light fixtures, window treatments and accessories. You can also give rooms more personality with wood trim accent walls, especially if you're already planning to paint. Accent walls are common in …