A new steel door may not sound like the sexiest addition to your house, but it's one of the financially savviest. According to Remodeling Magazine's 2014 Cost V. Value report, homeowners who install a ...

The remodeling projects that receive the highest Joy Scores upon completion are the addition of a primary bedroom suite, a kitchen upgrade and new roofing. In contrast, the projects with the highest ...

WASHINGTON — If you’re planning on remodeling or renovating your home, you might want to think twice before getting a professional for your master suite. For home remodeling, it’s the outside ...

When homeowners embark on a home improvement project, it’s with the goal of having a happy ending. A new report by the National Association of Realtors takes a deep dive into the reasons for ...

Homeownership comes with a never-ending list of tasks and projects, from landscaping to roof repairs. With so many things to consider, you're not alone in feeling overwhelmed—whether you’re dealing ...

Q: I recently bought my first home and would like to start remodeling it to better suit my taste. However, I don’t plan on living here for more than five years. What are some projects I could do that ...

According to the 2010-2011 Cost vs. Value Report, if you want to boost your home value, start by fixing up the outside of your home. Nine of the "top 10 most cost-effective projects nationally" are ...

What should homeowners look for when hiring a contractor in Stafford? STAFFORD, VA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 ...

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

Most remodelers are finding reasonably strong market conditions, even with the normal seasonal slowdown during the holidays.

Sometimes a home improvement project comes from an obvious need for more space or a repair that morphs into a renovation. In other cases, homeowners may be undecided about whether to upgrade their ...

Hardwood floor refinishing received a 10 Joy Score because the homeowners felt happiness and satisfaction in their home after undertaking the upgrade. Every year, homeowners embark on a mission to ...