Articles Index
Green Remodeling
Green remodeling can be good for your health (and the health of the Earth). Learn basic green remodeling steps you can take with your home renovations.
The Process of Mold Remediation
Describing the process of mold remediation.
The Top 10 Home Remodeling Ways to Improve a Room
Find out the top 10 home remodeling ways to improve the look of a room.
How to Rent a Dumpster or Container for Home Renovation Demolition
A dumpster (otherwise known as a container or rolloff) is essential for demolition work related to home renovation. How do you go about renting one?
Remodeling Costs: Estimates of What You Might Pay
Want an estimated figured for remodeling costs for kitchen, bathroom, exterior, and more? Looking for basic renovation costs? Look no further.
The Top Easy Home Remodeling Projects that Appear Hard
Which are the top home remodeling jobs that look deceptively difficult but in reality are a piece of cake? Find out!
The 3 Lies of Home Remodeling Writers
Want to learn the truth about home renovation? Find out the scoop on the non-truths and white lies that home renovation writers tell homeowners.
Remodel Ranch-Style Houses
Notice how historically accurate home renovation has always been focused on Victorians and Craftsman-style homes? What about 1950s and 1960s-era houses? Don't they deserve some careful renovation?
Save on Remodeling Costs
Basic techniques for saving money on your remodeling project.
Home Renovation: The Fear Factor
Some home renovation trades try to infuse fear into potential customers as a selling tool. What are some of the top "fear factor" home renovation trades?
Demobag Review - A New Era for Contractor Bags?
Trash bags are useless for demolition work. Contractor bags are better. But what about Demobag?
Make Your Own Wood Putty
Making your own wood putty is not so much a money saver but a way to (nearly) perfectly match your existing wood. Find out how.
Book Review - Shellac & Sheetrock, by David Owen
Book review of Shellac & Sheetrock : A Thinking Person's Guide to the Art and Science of Home Improvement, by David Owen.
Five Renovations to Make "For Sale by Home" Selling Easier
You're selling your house FSBO--that is, For Sale by Owner. You anticipate nice tasty savings from cutting Realtors out of the action. It's worth it to put some of that money into some home renovations to make your house sell easier.
5 Unusual Sources of Asbestos in the Home
Asbestos is more than just insulation. Find out 5 unusual sources for asbestos in your home.
The 5 Pitfalls of Home Renovation
If you want your house renovation done right, be sure to steer clear of these pitfalls many home renovators fall into.
Great Home Renovation Videos
A picture is worth a thousand words. These home renovation videos should kick your remodeling off to a fast start.
Unusual Springtime Home Renovation Projects
Not every Spring home renovation is an obvious one (like exterior house painting). How about sanding floors? And why is this?
Taunton's Fine Homebuilding Magazine
An appreciation for one of the better home remodeling magazines on the newstands.
Home Renovation Books
A library of home renovation books.
Save Money on Contractor's Estimate with Sweat Equity
How to use sweat equity to save money on your home renovation.
The Value of Architectural Salvage
When restoring your old house, you're often left with a lot of spare parts--otherwise known as architectural salvage. But which architectural salvage is valuable and which is not?
Drywall Tips and Shortcuts
A list of some common shortcuts and hints to make the process of dealing with drywall go a little faster and smoother.
Demolition Tips
Demolition prior to renovating seems deceptively easy. But here are some tips to make it smoother, cleaner, and safer for you.
Be Your Own Contractor
Be your own contractor and save up to 30% of your remodeling costs? Let's look at reasons you should consider being your own contractor.
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