Recent Remodeling Costs Articles
Tips for Rebuilding a Flooded Home
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 20, 2013Hello, Midwesterners, and anyone else who is looking at the prospect of rebuilding a flooded home. I will outline the process of rebuilding a flooded home in this article, and I will...
Options for Refinishing Your Bathtub
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 13, 2013Depending on the material that your bathtub is made of, you might have the option to refinish it rather than replace it. If your bathtub is made of porcelain, cast iron, or fiberglass,...
Three Ways to Make Your Next Remodeling Project Cheaper
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 07, 2013Let’s set the tone by stating that I am not going to tell you to do the work yourself, nor to buy all of your materials second-hand. What I’m discussing is how to make your...
5 Lies People Tell Themselves About Remodeling Projects
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 25, 2013Every summer, thousands of homeowners embark on sweaty, dusty, angst-filled journeys. No, I am not speaking about the annual journey to retrieve their children from college for summer...
How Much Do You Really Spend on Your House?
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 23, 2013I read this morning in Real Simple (You have a problem with that? Say it to my face.) that well-known financial advisers recommend the following ratios for spending and saving take-home...
Security Systems for People Who Can't Afford Guards
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 22, 2013After The Worst Week In America, I'm assuming quite a few folks are thinking about home security. The attack on the Boston Marathon and the shooting at a festival in Denver, and even...
For Fearful Home Improvers, Social Media Offers Respite
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 05, 2013As someone who works in creative for a living, I am extremely apprehensive about making mistakes with creative projects. I have seen experienced ad writers totally bomb, resulting in...
Kitchen Trends to Avoid If You Want to Sell
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 24, 2013What the market wants is not always the same as what the big box stores are selling. For instance, trendy kitchen fixtures, like vessel sinks, now look dated. I've culled the advice...