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Hot August Home Projects
Summer doldrums setting in? Take this time for a whole-family project. Read up on remodeling with kids and discover the bonuses. It's the busy season for home spas and pools. Dive into the details here on stabilizers and filters. Also, check out our features on inspecting your chimney and cleaning your gutter, and consult our Home Improvement Calendar for a year-round list of maintenance reminders.

 
New How-Tos

We’ve completely remodeled our How-Tos. Our comprehensive list of how-to projects can guide you to a successful project. Each one detailed and thorough with slick graphics and clear step-by-step instructions. Many are animated. Designed for the do-it-yourselfer from all skill levels. And we’re adding new ones all the time.

 

Remodeling
Ideas for Great Decks & Patios
Discover how to create outdoor enchantment whether you have a small lot, a sloped lot or a sweeping panoramic view. Learn how to plan, furnish and equip the patio you’ve always wanted.


 

Remodeling
Ideas for Great Bathrooms
Make your bathroom into your own private sanctuary. Unsurpassed style examples captured in rich photography help with your personal vision. Start planning by answering the questionnaire. Big master baths to inviting powder rooms — we have ideas for your bathroom remodel.


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Real Remodels
From Garage to Family Cottage
Ever wonder about the right way to make a room out of garage? With a limited amount of cash, but a lot of creative energy, one couple turns a dreary garage into a cozy family room.

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She Said He Said
Homestore columnist Kathy Price-Robinson and her contractor/husband, Bill Robinson, have a mature adult discussion (argue) over a Realtor’s remodeling estimate and bathroom issues.
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Remodel Smarts
Adding a Pool — Good Investment or Money Pit?
Do pools add to the value of your home? Make it easier or more difficult to sell your home? Get the answers and some sound advice.
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Feng Shui Basics
Ask Angi
Feng Shui expert, Angi Ma Wong, answers your questions about this ancient philosophy of creating balance in your home. This week: mobile home harmony and a dog at the door.
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Book Review
Work with the Pros — Or Is It Swim with the Sharks?
Here’s a book that helps you manage your relationships with home professionals. Learn how your house works and get some sample contracts too.
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Do You Need an Architect?
If you're building a new home, remodeling your current residence or embarking on a renovation project, you may need an architect. Take this quiz to find out. Also: How to find the right architect for your project and how to understand and read an architect's contract

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Ready to start your new remodeling project? Make the selection process easy with our free referral service. In a few minutes, you'll have a list of qualified remodelers right in your neighborhood!

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Work with a Remodeler

There's so much to know before you begin a remodeling project. We've made it easy with this online tutorial, walking you step-by-step through getting started, choosing a remodeler, and even managing your project to its successful conclusion.

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We've collected an array of remodeling and home maintenance links across the web. Choose from any of the sections listed below, or view our entire collection of web resources.


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This week, feng shui expert Angi Ma Wong warns: "There IS something about having too much of a good thing." She tells us to spread potpourri throughout the house and use muted colors in children’s bedrooms. Have a feng shui question? Just "Ask Angi"!
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