Advice on Remodeling
Do you want to learn more about remodeling? Get advice with these links on home remodels, planning, hiring contractors, and more.
"Arrange the Furniture Before You Build"
Anyone who has built or remodeled a home knows the sense of anticipation before moving in. But how can you be sure that everything will fit? See these considerations for arranging the furniture before you build.
Anyone who has built or remodeled a home knows the sense of anticipation before moving in. But how can you be sure that everything will fit? See these considerations for arranging the furniture before you build.
Basic Remodeling Tips
An article that looks at the pros and cons of remodeling and will give you some things to think about.
An article that looks at the pros and cons of remodeling and will give you some things to think about.
"Remodeling: Get Organized with Online Advice"
You've heard about remodeling nightmares -- projects that go over budget and take forever to complete. So how DOES anyone prepare for, and survive, a remodeling project?
You've heard about remodeling nightmares -- projects that go over budget and take forever to complete. So how DOES anyone prepare for, and survive, a remodeling project?
Before You Remodel
Some advice and links in this helpful article from About's Architecture Guide, Jackie Craven.
Some advice and links in this helpful article from About's Architecture Guide, Jackie Craven.
ContractorGuy.com
Several pages of helpful remodeling tips, countertop and painting tips, and home reference pages to other helpful sites.
Several pages of helpful remodeling tips, countertop and painting tips, and home reference pages to other helpful sites.
DoItYourself.com
Click on "Build/Remodel" to get a list of how-tos and tips for many types of projects.
Click on "Build/Remodel" to get a list of how-tos and tips for many types of projects.
HomeImprove.com
WEBSITE COMING SOON
WEBSITE COMING SOON
HomeStore.com
Choose the "Remodeling" tab to get to information on kitchens, bathrooms, patios and decks. Get planning guides, shopping tips, ideas, and articles. Also a comprehensive questionnaire about your project.
Choose the "Remodeling" tab to get to information on kitchens, bathrooms, patios and decks. Get planning guides, shopping tips, ideas, and articles. Also a comprehensive questionnaire about your project.
Hometime.com
From the popular TV show, this site features lots of how-tos for nearly every type of remodeling project.
From the popular TV show, this site features lots of how-tos for nearly every type of remodeling project.
Quick Planners
Inexpensive kits with floorplan grids and reuseable peel and stick furniture cutouts to help plan room designs and fixture layouts.
Inexpensive kits with floorplan grids and reuseable peel and stick furniture cutouts to help plan room designs and fixture layouts.
RemodelNet.com
Find a contractor and other professionals in your area with RemodelNet.
Find a contractor and other professionals in your area with RemodelNet.
Renovation Checklist
Advice on renovations from Southern Living.
Advice on renovations from Southern Living.
TheContractorPages.com
A referral service to find a contractor in your state.
A referral service to find a contractor in your state.
This Old House
Use the "Search Box" to find for a list of helpful articles on almost any home topic.
Use the "Search Box" to find for a list of helpful articles on almost any home topic.
Weekend Handyman
Plans and instructions form some handyman projects, wallpaper do's and don'ts, and some how-tos for plumbing and electrical jobs.
Plans and instructions form some handyman projects, wallpaper do's and don'ts, and some how-tos for plumbing and electrical jobs.
Virtual Architect.com
Ask-the-Architect questions related to home design and receive free advice from a real architect within 24 hrs. Also architectural design services to homeowners, including custom remodeling plans, house plans, and do-it-yourself project plans.
Ask-the-Architect questions related to home design and receive free advice from a real architect within 24 hrs. Also architectural design services to homeowners, including custom remodeling plans, house plans, and do-it-yourself project plans.
Worksheets for Construction
Online forms (purchased) that will assist you in planning and organizing a remodel or building project.
Online forms (purchased) that will assist you in planning and organizing a remodel or building project.
Your Role in Remodeling
Advice from Kohler on choosing and hiring professionals. Then see info in "Personal Needs Inventory", "Space Planning", "Safety", and more.
Advice from Kohler on choosing and hiring professionals. Then see info in "Personal Needs Inventory", "Space Planning", "Safety", and more.