Home Renovation and Home Remodeling

Home renovation projects start with knowledge. Our home remodeling articles and DIY tips can help you learn about any renovation process. If you’re unsure about how to complete the project, you can also browse our contractor directory to find a local home renovation professional who can help you with any of your projects.

carpentry	TOP

	Finish Carpenter Staircase Installation Tips for the Home Handyman This 958-word article highlights the skills of trim and finish carpenters. It also includes time-saving DIY tips, new staircase installation techniques used by the pros, and more.

closet Design & organization	TOP

	Design Your Own Closet; Better Closet Organization Find out how to maximize closet space in this 1,000-word article. Whether using DIY modular systems, or custom designed features; for better organized storage, and to increase the real estate value of your home.

cottage Renovations	TOP

Expert Renovation Ideas: Cute as a Button Cottage Design Cute, cozy, and charming; all words that describe cottage design. But as delightful as cottage style and living is most cottages lack ample space, and many persons struggle with what renovation designs works best. This article offers practical ideas for renovation projects that enhance cottage life and make full use of available space without compromising on the charm of country décor.

Drywall	TOP

Veneer Plaster Once thought to be a dead trade plastering is now coming back as skilled trade featuring ornamental interior work and a new process called veneer plastering. Instead of using the old lath technique a drywall contractor practices veneer plastering which uses a special gypsum board called “blueboard” as a base. Then instead of two course coats as a base the finishing layer is smoothed over the entire wall.

Drywall Contractors Drywall replaced plaster and lath walls in the 1950's as home building became less reliant on the skilled, plasterer's trade. With the new tools and techniques available today drywall contractors can complete a whole home in two days whereas it used to take a plastering team up to two weeks. In many instances small drywall jobs can be completed by a novice. However, it is worth the money to hire a professional drywalling contractor.

	Veneer Plastering vs. Drywall The veneer plaster method uses the best of plastering and drywalling to create a durable, age-old finish that is easy to paint. Thought to be a lost art in many areas veneer plaster creates a long, unblemished surface that is dent-proof like the old plaster walls but used a gypsum board as its base.

	Drywall Hanging Tips When a prospective home buyer enters the home one of the items that will stick in his or her memory is the kitchen. Even though bathrooms are important and the landscaping will add to the curb appeal the kitchen remains extremely high on the priority list.

Flooring	TOP

	Concrete Floor Refinishing with Overlays Concrete overlays look beautiful and are a great way to improve an existing concrete surface without removing it and starting from scratch. In this article, you’ll learn about overlays options, price, maintenance, and more.

	Flooring Installation One of the first sights a home buyer will have of the interior of a home is the flooring and it will weigh heavily on the sale even though the rest of the home may be pristine. Good quality flooring already in place means that the home buyer will not have to put out more money after the sale for re-flooring.

	Vinyl Flooring and Carpeting Two of the most popular types of flooring are explored in this 1,325-word article; vinyl flooring, and carpeting. Both add aesthetic appeal to nearly any type room décor, and are cost-effective alternatives to other floor types.

	Hardwood Flooring Hardwood flooring does not simply refer to one type of flooring, but rather covers a group of floor covers including solid wood, engineered wood, laminates, and synthetic/plastic laminates. When choosing your hardwood flooring you need to understand these different types and where they are best suited.

	Kitchen Renovation – Replacing the Floor, one Step at a Time When considering installing a new kitchen floor, what about the old flooring; can it stay put, or should it be removed? Take the guess work out of your kitchen renovation flooring project by reading this helpful article.

	Laminate Flooring vs. Hardwood Flooring - Attractive and Durable; Quick and Easy to Install Homeowners today who are planning hardwood flooring face the decision of whether to choose traditional hardwood or laminated flooring. This 1,031-word article helps homeowners weigh the benefits of laminate, and includes installation guidelines.

Games Room	TOP

	Creating a Home Game Room Build the game room you’ve always dreamed of, but not before reading this 1,247-word article filled with helpful insight into game room features. And elements to incorporate for the type game room friends and family will rave about!

Home Gym	TOP

	Your Own Home Gym Incorporating an exercise room into your home floor plan can not only increase your health, but save hundreds of dollars in gym membership fees. This 935-word article provides helpful insight into the growing trend of home gyms, and offers helpful tips.

Home Theaters	TOP

	Designing a Home theater This fact-filled article gives homeowners helpful insight for planning a home theater. Also included are diy tips for project success.

	Planning a Successful Home Theater Addition With the increasing popularity of home theaters, improvements in technology have made the addition of a home theater affordable for nearly anyone. With more equipment types and styles from which to select than ever before.

Insulation	TOP

Do-It-Yourself Attic Insulation Projects Insulating a home can be a do-it-yourself project that can save you hundreds of dollars. For either fiberglass insulation or blown insulation the insulation costs can pay for themselves in a one season of heating.  For either type of insulation two people are required proper protective equipment should be worn. Both fiberglass and cellulose can be purchased at local building supply stores.

Insulation Guarantees Energy Savings Insulation contractors can install a wide variety of products to increase the R-value of an older home. This includes blown-in cellulose insulation, spray-in-place foams, rigid foams and the traditional fiberglass batts which all prevent heat loss by blocking it from leaving the home. New homes in Canada have at a least r-19 for the walls and R-40 for the attic.

	Adequate Home Insulation - Save Up to 50% in Heating Costs This article helps educate homeowners about different types of insulation and important areas of the home to adequately insulate Also included are handy DIY insulation installation tips.

Interior Restoration	TOP

	Fire and Water Damage Restoration – Tricky Business When it comes to something like possible fire and water damage to your home, learn all you can. Why wait until disaster strikes to educate yourself about safety steps you should take. And what professional restoration efforts are required to effectively take care of the crisis, to avoid health-threatening problems from developing.

Laundry Rooms	TOP

	Ground Floor Laundry Rooms; More Sanitary, and Easier to Access The word in the world of home renovations is that Canadian homeowners are paying more attention to laundry room facilities. Moving them out of musty-smelling basements and up onto the ground floor. Where sanitary conditions are better and laundry room access more convenient; as this article illustrates.

Painting	TOP

	Painting Your Home Painting is not rocket science but to do a good job there has to be careful preparation before the job. This includes cleaning and filling blemishes in the wall and choosing the right paint according to the furnishings, draperies and the style of the room. In addition, carefully covering furniture and fixtures and masking doors and windows will assure a good paint job.

	Why Hiring a Painting Contractor Makes Good Sense When it comes to painting the interior or exterior of a house, many homeowners rely upon the expertise of a painting contractor. Here’s why!

Space Saving Tips & Ideas	TOP

	Handy Ideas to Organize Kitchen Space - an Alternative to Costly Kitchen Renovation This article offers handy tips for organizing any kitchen to eliminate unsightly clutter, and the need for costly kitchen renovation. Transform your kitchen with these handy tips!

	How to Create More Storage Space in Small Living Areas Ample storage is a problem for nearly everybody. But especially for those who live in a tiny house, apartment, or kitchenette. This handy article offers tips and ideas to make use of every available space in even the smallest of dwellings.

	Turn Your Messy Home Renovation Workstation into a Handy Work Shop Area Unless work area is kept organized, home project do-it-yourselfers can become frustrated when trying to find a missing tool, or when a larger work space is needed. The helpful tips in this article can help. Organize limited work space for greater convenience and mobility quickly and affordably.

Grow the Space You Have Transforming existing raw space into an extra bedroom, a playroom, or a guest or master suite is an affordable way to make your house bigger. You can also winterize an unheated sunroom or porch to transform a two- or three-season room into a year-round retreat. You can transform a two-bedroom, two-bath house into a "new" three-bedroom, three-bathroom house just by making your unused space livable!

Tiling	TOP

	DIY Tips for Installing Wall Tiles Installing tile on walls is difficult for a non-professional. With these great tips, though, any homeowner can save some money and create a beautiful tiled wall in their bathroom or kitchen.

Wallpaper	TOP

	Wallpaper Yesterday and Today - Common Problems and Solutions An informative article providing insight on the history and new innovations in wallpaper. Included are common problems with preparation and installation, as well as cures.

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