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
Accessibility
Tips for Aging-in-Place Bathroom Design
A telltale sign of an effective age in place bathroom remodel is that it works seamlessly for aging loved ones while being suitable as an everyday…
Remodeling
Did Homeowners Call on the Pros or DIY More Often in 2020?
With an unprecedented number of Americans staying at home, many homeowners realized the inadequacies of their current homes, which opened up a…
Remodeling
Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise
Home improvement spending will increase among nearly all of the country’s largest cities this year, according to new projections from the Joint…
Remodeling
Which Home Improvement Projects Did Homeowners Undertake Most in 2020?
More than 110,000 American and Canadian households responded to Home Innovation Research Labs’ Consumer Practices Survey, which gained insight…
Design
6 Simple Home Upgrades That Will Attract Buyers
There are several affordable and simple upgrades that can turn a listing into a turnkey home. Realtor.com spoke to industry experts to identify…
Design
Fewer Kitchen Remodels Include Open Floor Plans, Reports Houzz
After the pandemic revealed the impractical side of many popular design trends, professionals and homeowners are making some changes this year.…
Demographics
Millennials Lead in Home Service Projects and Spending
Being cooped up at home pushed Americans to spend more on home improvement projects this year instead of entertainment or travel. The National…
Remodeling
Majority of Remodelers Report Lumber, Other Material Shortages
The rising cost of lumber and disrupted supply chains continue to affect nearly all areas of the industry. The National Association of Home…
Remodeling
Home Improvement Spending Expected to See 2021 Gains
Home improvement project budgets have decreased due to the pandemic, but the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University says there…
Home Improvement Has Surged, Here's Why and Its Effects
Home improvement projects are at an all-time high, according to NPR. The chief economist at Porch.com, an online marketplace dedicated to…