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Inside or outside, roofing or landscaping, adding an addition or remodeling the kitchen, finishing the basement or building a sandbox; do-it-yourself or hiring a contractor, we provide you with the knowledge and information to help make the project run smoothly with a successful outcome.

Remodeling Sections:

Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen Remodeling will be your most expensive home improvement. Save time and money by understanding your kitchen remodeling options. Detailed information on kitchen design, layout, cabinets, flooring, ventilation, appliances, electrical and plumbing.

Bathroom Remodeling

Your bathroom is probably the smallest room in your home. Yet, on a square foot basis bathroom remodeling can be the most expensive room to remodel. Detailed information on bathroom design, flooring, wall materials, fixtures, lighting, ventilation and faucets.

Electrical & Electricity

Detailed instructions on installing switches and outlets, wiring a sub-panel, fishing wires, fuses, circuit breakers, outdoor wiring and lighting.

Flooring

Hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, ceramic & porcelain tile flooring, marble, granite & limestone flooring, vinyl, installation and restoration; carpet fibers, flooring comparisons and much more.

Roofing

Roof styles and materials; slate, metal, asphalt shingle, wood shingle, clay, ceramic, tile. Includes sections on rafters and trusses. Creating cathedral ceilings, installing gutters, preventing ice dams and calculating attic ventilation.

Gardening & Landscaping

Learn how to remodel your garden and landscaping - plant roses or bulbs, use organic fertilizers, build a deck, gazebo or greenhouse.

Special Features:

Free Plans

More than 2,000 free plans in over 250 categories. Home renovation, remodeling, woodworking and more.

Accessible Homes

As populations continue to get older we all face accessibility issues in our homes. How do we maintain any semblance of self reliance and life style when are homes are designed for those of us who are in good physical condition?

House Building Plans

219 free house building plans, divided into categories based on number of bedrooms and design style.

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How to Choose the Ideal Window Treatments: A Guide to Different Styles

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How To Make A Turnaround Driveway

Backing your vehicle out of your driveway and on to the street can lead to accidents. If you have the available space, you should consider building a turnaround driveway.