Do It Yourself
By Lee Wallender, About.com Guide to Home Renovations
Looking to renovate your house, save money, and get that warm fuzzy feeling of being able to control your house's destiny? Then you'll want to DIY, or Do It Yourself.
- Remodel Your Kitchen Yourself
- Bathroom Renovation
- Home Remodeler Shopper's Guides
- Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets
Remodel Your Kitchen Yourself
Hiring a contractor to remodel your kitchen can get outrageously expensive. That's why it often pays--both in terms of money and peace of mind--to do your own kitchen renovations. That's right. You can install kitchen flooring, hang cabinets, and even do basic plumbing and electrical all by yourself. Learn how right here.
- How to Renovate a Kitchen
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Painting Cabinets
- How to Choose Marble for Your Kitchen or Bathroom
- 6 Basic Kitchen Layouts
- Countertops for Your Kitchen
- Where to Get Free Kitchen Design Advice
- Kitchen Design Software - Free and Paid
Bathroom Renovation
Remodeled bathrooms are a great investment. Resale values of remodeled bathrooms rate higher than almost any other home renovation project.
- Remodeling Your Bathroom
- Top Bathroom Flooring Options
- How to Choose Marble for Your Kitchen or Bathroom
- Install Fiberglass Shower Pan in Tile Shower?
- How to Save Money on Bathroom Remodeling
- 7 Space Considerations when Renovating Your Bathroom
Home Remodeler Shopper's Guides
Let us do the dirty work for you. We review and recommend (and sometimes discourage you from buying) laminate flooring, cordless tools, kitchen design software, and much more.
- Pergo Accolade: Fast-Install Laminate Flooring. But Is It For You?
- Want 4 Engineered Wood Flooring Suggestions?
- Get the Insider Scoop on Kitchen Track Lighting
- Looking for Cordless Tools? Get Ideas and Advice with Our Buyer's Guide
- The Skil® Lithium Ion 18V Cordless Combo Kit - How Does it Measure Up?
Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets
Cabinets are so expensive, it's worth the time and effort to undertake some cabinet-related projects yourself.
