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Remodeling GuidesWhat to Know About Budgeting for Your Home Remodel
Plan early and be realistic to pull off a home construction project smoothly
Full StoryContractor Tips10 Things to Discuss With Your Contractor Before Work Starts
Have a meeting a week before hammers and shovels fly to make sure everyone’s on the same page
Full StoryWorking With ProsHow to Hire an Architectural Photographer
Pro to pro: Great project photos can boost business. Get the details on finding the right photographer for your project
Full StoryOrganizingGet the Organizing Help You Need (Finally!)
Imagine having your closet whipped into shape by someone else. That’s the power of working with a pro
Full StoryArchitectureGet a Perfectly Built Home the First Time Around
Yes, you can have a new build you’ll love right off the bat. Consider learning about yourself a bonus
Full StoryWorking With ProsGo Beyond the Basics When Interviewing Architects
Before you invest all that money and time, make sure you and your architect are well matched beyond the obvious levels
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesWhat to Consider Before Starting Construction
Reduce building hassles by learning how to vet general contractors and compare bids
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesConstruction Timelines: What to Know Before You Build
Learn the details of building schedules to lessen frustration, help your project go smoothly and prevent delays
Full StoryWorking With ProsHow to Hire the Right Architect
Your perfect match is out there. Here’s how to find good candidates — and what to ask at that first interview
Full StoryContractor TipsLearn the Lingo of Construction Project Costs
Estimates, bids, ballparks. Know the options and how they’re calculated to get the most accurate project price possible
Full StoryDining RoomsInside Houzz: Taking a Dining Space From Plain to Polished
By-the-hour design advice helps a homeowner define a dining area in an open floor plan and give it a decorator look
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