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A woman reviews her kitchen remodeling plan with the remodeling contractor she hired. They’re standing at the kitchen island, which is covered in paper plans and tools. The kitchen is partially completed.

How To Hire a Home Remodeling Contractor and What To Ask

Remodeling and Renovation Tips

by Carol J. Alexander Posted on December 8, 2023

Hiring the best specialist for the job involves solid research and asking the right questions. Here’s how to find the best remodeling contractors near you, plus 14 questions for interviewing the top candidates.

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A recently remodeled kitchen featuring marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and pendant lighting. The overlaid text reads, “Home renovations are an excellent way to build equity in your largest investment.”

Remodeling Your House? You Need This Step-By-Step Home Renovation Checklist

Remodeling and Renovation Tips

by Carol J. Alexander Posted on November 10, 2023

With all the details to keep straight and conversations to remember, a house makeover can quickly go off the rails. To help prevent that from happening to you, keep your home renovation ideas on-budget and on-track by using this step-by-step home renovation checklist, developed with input from a seasoned remodeling pro.

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newly remodeled kitchen

Remodeling? What You Need to Know About Home Improvement Loans

Remodeling and Renovation Tips

by Carol J. Alexander Posted on May 4, 2020

Learning about home improvement loans may not be nearly as much fun as picking out new kitchen cabinets, but you could save thousands of dollars by choosing the right financing option. If saving money rates high on the fun-o-meter in your house, then get started with our plain English guide to home improvement loans.

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