Home improvement gets a makeover
Homeowners are being choosier about which projects they undertake February 01, 2013|Kelli B. Grant No longer content with new cabinet pulls or a fresh coat of paint, homeowners are beginning, again, to dabble in home remodeling projects. Contractors say they’re getting more requests for upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, as well as home additions and major improvements that cut energy bills and reinforce structures against storms. It’s a significant shift from recent years, when homeowners were focused on only vital home repairs, “preserving the investment you had,” says Steve Melman, the...
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In-law apartments, outdoor living spaces, and smarter kitchens may be here to stay By RACHEL KONING BEALS January 30, 2012 A soft economy prompted some homeowners to take a new look at their existing footprint. Even as housing-market conditions turn a little brighter, many homeowners still opt to stay put and update their current quarters instead of selling at lower prices. The numbers prove it. Remodeling industry sentiment, as tracked by the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index (RMI), hit a five-year high in the fourth quarter. Read...
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