- Home improvement is an emotional experience for many people. On one hand, it is exciting, joyous, and exhilarating. You know that feeling you get when you finally decide to pull the trigger on a project you've been wanting for years; a new deck to entertain guests on or a walkway that's going to let you travel from front to backyard…
- Recently, we wrote about The Real Cost of Home Improvement where we provided an in depth analysis of the cost associated with various types of home improvement projects. In that article, we presented some data that suggested home improvement spending in 2018 would reach up to $324 billion! If that seems like a high number, you might want to hold…
- Your family has been discussing the need for a new deck for several years now. You've bounced around every possible need it should accommodate. You've drawn out sketch after sketch after sketch and generated dumpsters worth of crumpled up notebook paper.You may have even shared the idea with friends or coworkers to get as much feedback as possible. Your buddy's…
- Owning a home in the United States is often regarded as the pinnacle of the American Dream. Many Americans spend their lives saving for and then purchasing a home, only to realize they are now obligated to pay a mortgage for 20-30 years or more!One might have hoped that the American Dream had been fulfilled at this point, but few…
- If you turn your television to any home and garden show, you will be flooded with ideas and inspiration for your next home remodeling project. From refinishing kitchens to tearing down walls and pulling up floors, the possibilities are endless. However, as a homeowner, it is important to know which home remodeling projects are worthwhile to invest in.Here, we will…