One tricky thing about remodeling is debating between long term and short term fixes. Do you do a full kitchen remodeling now or a quick kitchen cabinet refacing? One solution is to make a list of your remodeling projects and set priorities. Then compare the costs to see how those priorities stack up. If you plan to do a kitchen remodeling in a few years, then learn to live with the ...

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With some houses, you have to know when to hold them…and when to fold them. Forgive the Kenny Rogers pun…but it's true for home improvement. Is it worth taking the plunge or should you plan to sell instead? Here's how to decide: How much remodeling is enough? Remodeling to add a sunroom or large front porch can drastically improve your quality of life, but how much can you handle? ...

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We've all heard that bathroom remodeling provides a good return on investment, but how far can you go in today's market? Do you gut the whole room or just change out the fixtures? Some of it depends on your local market, but you want to look for changes that boost the visual appeal without taking too much of the contractor's time. If you're watching your remodeling dollars carefully, here's how ...

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Struggling to keep up with the weeds in your yard? You're not alone. Next to death and taxes, weeds are way up there on most people's lists of annoyances. Weeds take over quickly, so don't let your interior remodeling take all your time. One blink and your lawn care "to do" list can multiply like the weeds. If you're debating whether to turn this over to a landscaping ...

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