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November 4, 2000
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Finding Kitchen Design Help You've got an excellent source in your hands right now...   |
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Using Contractor Referral Websites Tips for using online resources to get the best contractors for your projects. |
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Steve Thomas |
Kitchen Quest Whether you're designing a brand new kitchen or renovating what you have, be flexible... |
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Max Alexander |
Can't We All Just Get Along? A good relationship between architect and contractor is key to a smooth renovation -- and it can save you a bundle |
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Marjorie E. Gage |
The (don't get burned) Remodeling Guide A 4-phase plan for getting the kitchen you want at a price you can afford. |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Avoid Home Repair Nightmares Here are our top resources for finding home fix-it folks who can do the job well, in good time, and for a fair price. |
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Baldwin & Rodriguez |
How to Get The Most From Your Contractor Homeowners and remodeling pros suggest how to improve their working relationship, with some useful tips on how to keep your next project on time and on (or even under!) budget |
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Barbara Winfield |
Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen can fess up to a few. Let this hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screw-ups. |
This Old House
Ted Goodnow |
A Kitchen Collaboration Kitchen designer Ted Goodnow shares useful tips on how to plan for your next kitchen renovation. |
The Motley Fool
July 7, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Recoup Those Remodeling Dollars How much will improvements add to your home's resale value? |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Designs on the Interior Hiring a good interior decorator for your next project will save you lots of time as well as a few headaches. So here are some essentials for getting -- and working with -- a first-class decorator. |
Popular Mechanics
September 23, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Reasons Architects Are Worth the Money to Redo Your Home Architects are well worth the extra cost on large remodeling jobs because with thoughtful evaluation and design, they can meet -- and often exceed -- your expectations. |
This Old House
November 2, 1999
Danny Lipford |
Does It Pay to Save? On a major remodeling project, many obvious money-saving schemes can backfire and cost you in the end. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
9 Steps to Getting the Kitchen You Want The key: Learn how to work with your designer. |
AskMen.com
Karin Eldor |
Hiring An Interior Designer Whether you want to redo your bachelor pad or are moving into a new house that requires major renovations, you know when it's time to call in an expert. This is one of those times. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
Resale, Sweet Resale Before you remodel, consider what a complete stranger will think when it's time to sell. If you're a home buyer, the buzzword is "location." For sellers and dwellers, though, the catchphrase is "resale value." |
This Old House
Alexandra Bandon |
From Start to Finish How a kitchen goes from idea to execution |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
Remodeling Without a Contractor: Homeowners Clinic I've never worked with an architect before -- do I need one for this job? Also, is it a good idea to split some of the work with a contractor? |
The Motley Fool
May 15, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
How Not to Remodel Your Kitchen Planning to remodel your kitchen? Here are some tips, along with some advice on what not to do. |
This Old House
James Glave |
21 ways to save on your remodel Advice gleaned from dozens of industry pros on how you can wrestle your runaway renovation costs back down to earth. |
CIO
March 1, 2001
Megan Santosus |
Looking for Mr. Good Tile Why don't marketplaces that traffic in service work? Uh...can we get back to you on that? |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Bringing in an Electrician Don't cut corners on electrical work. Hire a qualified electrician familiar with the type of work you want done... |
Home Toys
December 2003 |
Selecting an Electrical Contractor What to do when it is time for the "wire to meet the walls" |
| This Old House |
Advice from Renovation Therapists Remodel therapists listen to your remodel sob stories and offer strategies to avoid that next home-improvement trauma - no inner child involved. |
This Old House
November 6, 1999
Pete Goode |
Reface or Replace? Is refacing kitchen cabinets a viable option or a mail-marketed ripoff? |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Recouping Remodeling Costs Don't rush into any remodeling job without doing a little research first. Such jobs are not alike -- not in their cost and complexity, and not in the amount you'll recoup when you eventually sell your home. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Island Living What every homeowner needs to know about today's most popular built-in -- the island kitchen. |
Home Toys
February 2006 |
Technology in Architecture Whether it be a simple surround sound system or a whole house control system, the most important thing to remember is when to start planning. For architects and builders it is very important to remember when to bring in a low voltage consultant. |
This Old House
Phil Mossgraber |
Cooking up a Kitchen This kitchen "dream team" -- Chefs Julia Child and Marian Morash and the author, a Milton kitchen designer -- share their recipe for the perfect kitchen. |
Popular Mechanics
November 7, 2008
Joseph Truini |
4 Tips for Hiring Contractors (and 10 Ways to Avoid Scammers): DIY Guy How to avoid sleazy or shady tactics, check the construction work, check the paperwork, and check the bills. |
This Old House
August 2007
Amanda Lecky |
How to Avoid the Hidden Costs of Kitchen Remodeling Early investigation can help prevent busting your budget. |
This Old House
Mark Davis |
Split Personality The challenge, as an architect and also a first-time homeowner, was to marry the traditional bungalow to a contemporary addition. And "challenge" was the right word. |
This Old House
Elizabeth Lilly |
Find Your Dream Contractor Find qualified pros with these online databases. |
This Old House
Johnathan Krim |
Shopping Online How to find great bargains shopping online for building materials and some interesting websites telling you how to find them. |
The Motley Fool
July 11, 2008
Dayana Yochim |
Fix Your Home Without Gutting Your Wallet Planning, preparation, and smart shopping can save you 10% to 50% on your home-improvement budget. |
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TOH's 6-Point Plan for Getting the Best 2005 Looking for a good home project or repair contractor? Follow our step-by-step plan and you could land someone every bit as good as the ones we found. |
Inc.
April 2007
Daniel Akst |
Building Your Dream House If you've been nursing hopes of building your dream house someday, you'll be interested to hear that weather isn't the only thing you have going for you this season. |
This Old House
Elaine Martin Petrowski |
Shopping Smart: Learning the Hard Way How many trips to a major home center does it take for an experienced remodeling editor to buy a door? |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Upgrades That Pay Pick remodeling projects that make money sense. |
This Old House
Carl Vogel |
Remodeling Returns Renovations that pay you back |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Hiring a Qualified Plumber Even small leaks can lead to big repairs. Avoid getting soaked by hiring an experienced, licensed pro. |
Searcher
October 2005
Mary Colette Wallace |
Do I Need an Architect Or Not?: Some Things You Should Know General information about architects, design processes, and what clients should know. |
This Old House
March 24, 2001
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Face-saving Measures There's no point envying the facades of other houses. Your home can undergo a dramatic change by adding just a few elements... |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Home Remodeling Horror? Four "to-dos" that will help you avoid fixer-upper fiascos that can cost you money. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Hire a Good Contractor These are tough times in which to hunt for a good contractor to repair or spiff up your home. Here are a few tips in engaging one. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2004 |
When and How to Hire a Contractor Before hiring a contractor to work on your house, review these tips. |
This Old House
Rhoda Murphy |
Thoroughly Modern Makeover The update of a 60's-era kitchen increases the room's efficiency while retaining its period flavor... |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
A Dream Come True With help from This Old House, a cramped kitchen grows to fit a family |
This Old House
July 8, 2015
Lauren R. |
Why Move? Add Square Footage Instead A recent survey reveals that homeowners are remodeling their homes by adding space rather than moving into bigger houses. |
