Home Improvement

Lowe’s, Home Depot and other home improvement stores all have them. Kitchen planners, tile experts or paint specialists are often on hand to answer questions and help with your remodel. Pick their brains, get their advice and take home some samples of flooring, paint, and kitchen … [Read more...] about Take advantage of free home remodeling consultants

They might not be name brand or overly fancy, but a $1 or $2 hammer will probably work just as well around the house as a $10 one. Bargains on everything from pliers, kitchen gadgets, screws and screw drivers, Exacto knives and painting supplies can often be found at dollar … [Read more...] about Dollar store finds: bargain tools

No brick and mortar store = no overhead. Bargains on everything from new doors to furnishings, light fixtures, railroad ties and handicrafts can be found online, at places like Craigslist.org and Ebay.com, and the websites of big retailers like HomeDepot.com and Lowes.com. Also … [Read more...] about Shop online remodeling supplies

Contractors’ fees can add thousands of dollars to a project. If a project can be completed with the help of family and friends or a local handyman, you can save up to 25% on a remodel. However, you sacrifice expertise and a lot of time this way, so be sure you can adequately … [Read more...] about Know your stuff? Skip the contractors to save 25%+ on remodels

Foundation work is very expensive, so, large outward additions to a house equal an expensive remodel. And these typically don't offer a great payback (maybe 50-70%) when you resell. Think about ways of remodeling by making use of the space you already have. For example: - … [Read more...] about Build up and in, instead of out