October is National Kitchen & Bath month—so what is popular in kitchen remodeling?According to the annual U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends survey, 42% of homeowners wanted a better kitchen layout and larger islands, and are spending more to get the kitchen
Why Outdoor Remodeling is a Smart Investment Your home’s favorite place to be may change after doing outdoor remodeling! People are transforming their backyard into an extension of their home. With intentional design, one can create inviting places to relax,
In a fast-paced world where time off is limited and schedules are tight, short cruises—typically lasting between two to five days—have emerged as a popular and practical vacation option. These mini getaways offer a unique blend of relaxation, adventure, and
The Insurance Information Institute found the typical homeowners insurance policy jumped up 10% in 2022, and is expected to continue to significantly rise through 2024. Premium increases are based on the rise in cost of supplies and labor to repair
Traveling light is more than the convenience of not having to deal with a heavy bag, it can save money by not having to check luggage. Instead of thinking about packing everything you might need, make a list of what
February is about giving and receiving love—and how would you feel to have a new customized kitchen or bath?! A recent national survey found that 94% people who did a kitchen remodeling project said they enjoyed their home more. Those
Houzz, a social media platform for home remodeling and design, conducted their largest annual survey of 67,554 homeowners doing home improvements to ascertain what home remodeling projects were being done in 2022 based on the age of the home. With
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry teamed up with the National Association of Realtors to survey their members to estimate the average cost of 19 home remodeling projects and the increase in market value it would bring respectively. That
It is the time of year when we are coming into beautiful weather, and outside we should be. Did you know that the air inside our home is more polluted than outdoor air? It is a smart and health promoting
The 34th annual Cost vs Value report (www.costvalue.com), an analysis of 101 US cities on the average cost of doing twenty-two home remodeling projects and the estimated increase in value of their home if they were to sell for 2021,
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