Additions and Building
Baby number three is on the way and Dad needs a place to put his 50" plasma TV. Your house is crying out for more space. An addition or even new construction may be the only way to go.
Build an Addition and It Will Cost You
We all know it costs $100,000 on up to build an addition. But nobody ever talks about the human cost of putting on an addition.
We all know it costs $100,000 on up to build an addition. But nobody ever talks about the human cost of putting on an addition.
Add Space in Your House
Creating more space is the wish of nearly all homeowners. Let's examine all of the ways you can add more space in your house.
Creating more space is the wish of nearly all homeowners. Let's examine all of the ways you can add more space in your house.
Basement Remodeling Basics
Need more living space? The basement offers many possibilites. Learn the basics of remodeling your basement, and carve out more room for a family room or media center.
Need more living space? The basement offers many possibilites. Learn the basics of remodeling your basement, and carve out more room for a family room or media center.
How to Build an Addition
What steps do you take to build an addition on your house? Is addition building really as painful as people claim? Find out here.
What steps do you take to build an addition on your house? Is addition building really as painful as people claim? Find out here.
The Basics of Modular Homes
Many people are attracted to the idea of modular homes as a cost-saving issue, and because they feel they will have better control over the building process. Learn the basics of modular homes.
Many people are attracted to the idea of modular homes as a cost-saving issue, and because they feel they will have better control over the building process. Learn the basics of modular homes.
Should You Build a House Addition?
An addition is the biggest purchase you will make, second to the house itself. Consider all angles before taking the big leap.
An addition is the biggest purchase you will make, second to the house itself. Consider all angles before taking the big leap.
Build My Addition As a Second Story or Continue On Ground Level?
Building an addition up or out is a common question with an easy answer.
Building an addition up or out is a common question with an easy answer.
What an Architect and Contractor Will Do For You
Architects and contractors have different--and sometimes overlapping--functions when they build your addition. Find out what each one can do for you.
Architects and contractors have different--and sometimes overlapping--functions when they build your addition. Find out what each one can do for you.
Anatomy of an Addition
How a simple 500 sq. ft. addition changed the character of a house for the better.
How a simple 500 sq. ft. addition changed the character of a house for the better.
Should You Be Your Own Contractor?
A bracing bit of advice for anyone who wants to act as their own contractor.
A bracing bit of advice for anyone who wants to act as their own contractor.
Saving Energy While Building an Addition
Don't wait until the addition is finished to begin watching your energy consumption.
Don't wait until the addition is finished to begin watching your energy consumption.