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Too scared to spend amid today's economic uncertainty, homeowners are just saying no to remodeling. The number of homeowners who say the economy has them shying away from renovations jumped from 69% in the spring to 80% now, and remodeling contractors report their business is down 3.81% over the last 12 months.
Remodeling projects pay off, especially a tax-friendly new door
2:15PM 4/23/2010
The best kind of house to own is one that needs love. Even in the current downtrodden market, the price for a fixer-upper is significantly less than you'll pay for a home on which someone has lavished attention.
The good thing about buying a fixer-upper is you're not paying extra for someone...
New lead rules may drive up home remodeling costs
10:00AM 2/17/2010
If you live in an older home and are planning any home remodeling projects, you might need to add some padding to your budget. This spring a new EPA requirement will mandate that special lead testing, work practices -- and extra expenses are also part of any home improvements done to homes built...
Target to Spend $1 Billion on Remodeling Stores, Testing Small Urban Shops
1:00PM 1/21/2010
Company News, Economy, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp, Costco, Retail
Target plans to announce a $1 billion renovation program that will include a revamping its existing stores, experimenting with smaller store openings in urban areas and an expansion abroad over the next decade.
As real estate begins to rise from the depths of the recession, is it time to dust off those remodeling plans? WalletPop asked two experts for tips on low-cost ways to make your home sparkle in 2010 without digging too deeply into what remains of your savings.
Jennifer Gilmer, a kitchen and bath...
Lowe's 3Q profits dropped 30%, but flooring and appliance sales rose
3:20PM 11/16/2009
Homeowners still aren't ready to go whole-hog on their bath and kitchen renovations, but they're taking on slightly larger projects than they were earlier this year, according to executives at Lowe's Cos. (LOW), which reported that its third-quarter profit met expectations.
The nation's...
Extreme home makeover, Part V: $55,000 later, we're finally done
6:00AM 11/15/2009
This is the last of a five-part series about how the writer and her husband, Charlie, tackled a major overhaul of their home and the pitfalls they faced along the way. To read the first installment click here.
The workers are gone, the dumpster was picked up, and we are touching up the stain and...
Extreme home makeover, Part IV: Progress at last, but roadblocks remain
3:00PM 11/14/2009
Economy, Real Estate, Personal Finance, Family Money, Saving Money
This is the fourth part of a five-part series about how the writer and her husband, Charlie, tackled a major overhaul of their home and the pitfalls they faced along the way. To read the first installment click here.
We continue to eat dust and stumble through piles of stuff. In spite of the...
Extreme home makeover, Part III: Falling victim to project creep
6:00AM 11/14/2009
This is the third part of a five-part series about how the writer and her husband, Charlie, tackled a major overhaul of their home and the pitfalls they faced along the way. To read the first installment click here.
The situation is deteriorating fast. A large part of the problem is our fault,...
Extreme home makeover, Part II: Demolition ensues
3:00PM 11/13/2009
Special Reports, Credit, Real Estate, Retail, Personal Finance, Family Money
This is the second part of a five-part series about how the writer and her husband, Charlie, tackled a major overhaul of their home and the pitfalls they faced along the way. To read the first installment click here.
Now it was onto the next step: Demolition. The destruction was scheduled to begin...
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