At the height of the housing boom in the mid-2000s, a homeowner could recoup about 87% of an extensive remodel project. By 2010, according to Remodeling Magazine, the typical payback had been reduced all the way to 60%. Not the best time to rework that new kitchen, you might say. Well think again! Kermit Baker of [...]
Archive | January, 2011
Pets and Hardwood Floors
I like hardwood floors. I mean really like. They give a house so much more character and elegance. But I also really like dogs. I have two black labs that can really tear up wood flooring if it’s not the right kind. I’m working on a remodel design for my own house (including hardwood floors of course) [...]
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal to Your Home
When it comes to improving your home’s perceived value, whether to lure potential buyers or simply for your own personal enjoyment, it’s difficult to know just how much effort and money to throw at a project. The law of diminishing returns comes into play when you’ve spent more on a project than you will get [...]
