Home Renovation Trends Report Shows Increase in Project Spending
A recent Houzz survey finds that the median spend for kitchen and primary bath projects jumped in 2022 and increased again in 2023
Bathroom Remodeling Trends
Homeowners are upping their remodeling budgets to make their bathrooms larger, accessible, and more luxurious
A Remodeling Boom Is in Full Swing
Homeowners who can't afford to refinance and purchase a new home in today's high-cost housing market are opting to use their equity savings to renovate instead
Rental Supply Shortage Leads to Sharp Uptick in Adaptive Reuse Projects
In an effort to boost rental supply and alleviate affordability concerns in the housing market, developers are transforming commercial spaces into multifamily apartment buildings
Protecting US Homes From Climate Change Depends on More Than Individual Action
These small but important additions can protect homes in high-risk areas from the dangerous effects of climate change, but state and local governments play a more crucial role in funding and enacting climate resilience strategies
Aging Americans Are Finding a Severe Shortage of Affordable, Accessible Housing
Less than 5% of the nation's housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans, but at a Senate hearing last Thursday, experts suggested possible solutions
Design
What Lessons Aftermarket Alterations and Remodels Can Teach Builders
Storage solutions seek to solve the issue of inadequate space to cleverly hold clothing, kids' toys, pantry items, and more—but why aren’t homes…
Remodeling
Home Remodeling Expected to Remain Strong Through 2022
Home remodeling is expected to pick up speed and remain elevated for the next 12 months, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of…
Remodeling
Homeowners Spent 15% More on Home Improvements in 2020
With little to do and lots of time, Americans were forced to reevaluate their living spaces when the pandemic came around. It resulted in a home…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
No Slowing Down for Home Improvement Projects and Sales
Home improvement spending grew during the pandemic and it’s not predicted to slow down any time soon. According to MarketWatch, home improvement…
Remodeling
These Home Improvements Offer the Greatest Return on Investment
The majority of the top-value creating home improvement projects this year focus on the exterior of the home, but overall, return on investments…
Remodeling
Remodeling Market to Strengthen Through Next Year
Home improvement and repair spending will continue at a healthy pace through 2021 and into the following year, according to the Joint Center for…
Remodeling
Remodelers Are Significantly More Confident Than in 2020
Remodeler confidence jumped 36 points compared to the first quarter of 2020. Remodeler confidence, according to the National Association of Home…
Design
5 Home Improvement Trends for Remodeling Season
A year out from the start of the pandemic, many home improvement projects will likely be focused on lessons learned from our time indoors. With…
Market Data + Trends
Which States Have the Oldest Housing Stock?
The median age of houses can be an important remodeling indicator. Nationally the median age of owner occupied homes was 39 years old, according…
Remodeling
Expensive Lumber Is Stalling Home Repairs
The stretched out availability of building materials such as lumber, windows, and vinyl siding have put some projects at a standstill and cost increases have pushed repairs, particularly for storm damage, beyond the homeowners’ ability to pay.
