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Anne Kitzman – stock.adobe.com Your home’s siding influences curb appeal and resale value, and it can help or hinder when it comes to avoiding moisture and insect problems. The type of siding material you choose depends largely on what kind of climate you live in, as well as the style and age of your house….

There are few additions to a kitchen remodel that make more sense than a food pantry. A food pantry is simply an extra room or storage space dedicated to housing everything from cereal boxes to canned goods. And when it comes to saving cabinet space and making your kitchen a more convenient area to work…

Adding on a kitchen, bathroom, or study can be a simple and (relatively) inexpensive way to improve your home and your way of life. Imagine if you and your spouse didn’t have to use the bathroom in shifts, if the kids each had their own rooms, if you had a guest bathroom, or even a…

In any house, you’ll have certain rooms that are more often used, such as the kitchen and family room. So the question becomes: What to do with all that unused space? This problem especially springs up in newer homes. You’ve probably noticed in today’s real estate market that new, suburban houses keep getting bigger and…

There are so many cool things that people can do to their homes it’s no wonder that the popular remodels change from year to year. For a long while everyone wanted a bar. Then vinyl siding, hardwood floors, and now granite. New changes are always on the horizon, but if you want a good return…

Some expenses of home improvement projects are inevitable. The cost of materials, for example, is unavoidable, even if you can find discounts here and there. The design of a particular installation can also be altered to affect the cost, but with it generally goes a good portion of its value. Most people look to DIY…

If you’re preparing to undertake a major renovation that includes multiple rooms, you’re entering prime territory for a green remodeling project. Why? The answer is “whole systems building.” In other words, the greenest project possible is a remodel that is designed Green from the Ground Up. It ensures that everything from the flooring you choose…

There are scores of ways to invest financially: stocks, savings bonds, real estate, baseball cards, antiques, raise your child to become a highly paid athlete, and so on. 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. But…

If you’re interested in green renovations but are worried you can’t talk the talk, then it’s time you got your PhG (the study of green philosophies). Here’s a list of 5 of the most important terms commonly thrown around by green renovation experts, what they mean, and what you stand to gain by incorporating them…

For those who have them, basements offer a unique remodeling opportunity. Unlike other areas of the home, basements are not limited to one specific purpose; where bedrooms are for sleeping, bathrooms are for washing, and kitchens are for cooking, a basement can be just about anything you can imagine. With such a versatile area comes…