Home improvement projects have gotten more expensive due to forty-year high inflation and ongoing supply chain problems, but people aren’t giving up. A new survey of 1,000 homeowners by Nationwide shows that while 71% of homeowners who have projects planned are faced with higher costs, limited availability of materials and delays, most will still go
8 Home Improvement Projects That Add Instant Value To Your Home
May 4, 2022 by
Nowadays, it seems like everybody is looking for ways to make their homes more unique and beautiful. But sometimes, it’s tough to find the motivation to make big improvements. This is where small, simple, and inexpensive home improvement projects come in handy. If you’re looking to add some instant value to your home and don’t
Study finds that home renovation can be good for your mental health
September 28, 2020 by
With most people spending more time at home due to the pandemic, renovations have suddenly become much more popular. Now, renovators are claiming that the task not only relieves the boredom, but has been good for their mental health too, according to a study of more than 1,000 homeowners and renters about their home DIY
Do You like Hardwood Floors or Carpet?
May 7, 2014 by
It’s a decision most of us will have to make when looking at how to renew flooring in the home. An article in AOL.com points out that it’s worth considering several different factors when making your choice, including ease of cleaning. Apparently hardwood floors are currently more fashionable, and may make your home easier to
Outdoor Home Features Set to Increase in Popularity
May 15, 2013 by
Outdoor home features are projected to increase in popularity this year and hot trends include outdoor kitchens, fire pits, entertainment spaces, pools and dining areas. Direct From the Designers offers consumers and builders innovative and best-selling house plans direct from the designers themselves.
3 Top Home Improvement Projects Which (Mostly) Pay For Themselves
December 19, 2011 by
Ask any experienced seller or real estate professional if an upgrade is worth the effort when trying to sell their home and you’ll likely hear a mixture of responses – however most of them will be in the affirmative. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) put together a Cost vs. Value Report detailing the financial
