Looking for an Architect? When you have a big home improvement plan in mind, you need to know that the design will work from the get-go. An architect can take your clear vision and turn it into blueprints contractors can easily follow. For any sizable investment in your property, hiring an architect can provide you…
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Most HOAs have rules about when it’s okay to make construction noise or how long equipment can be on site. Learn these and what other HOA rules you risk breaking and how to handle them during construction.
If you own a home that’s not part of a homeowner association (HOA), you’re free to make big and small changes. Build a fence, remodel your kitchen, or paint your front door purple—it’s up to you. But for the estimated 22% of the population who do live in an HOA, you often need approval from…
What Home Improvements Add the Most Value? Potential buyers are most interested in kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. So, if you’re looking to improve the value of your home, focus on these areas after tackling necessary improvements such as replacing a broken window or resolving drainage problems. How Much Value Does A Bathroom Remodel Add?…
Between trying to save money and customizing a home to their exact lifestyle, homeowners can make some big mistakes. Whether they decrease resale value, go way over budget, or increase maintenance costs some renovations are just, well, awful. Here are seven projects that homeowners often regret. 1. Making A Bedroom Into A Closet Most of us dream of a big…
From rising energy costs to the aging population, seismic shifts throughout U.S. society are changing the way Americans think about housing. As we turn the corner into 2019, the final year in a decade that’s already seen massive change and disruption, we checked in with the pros at HomeAdvisor to identify the biggest buzzwords in…
Living in a home that’s part of a homeowner association (HOA) has both benefits and drawbacks. One of the drawbacks is that when you want to renovate your home, the HOA determines what you can and cannot do. These rules are spelled out in your HOA’s governing documents, commonly called CC&Rs (covenants, conditions & restrictions)….
