Home Renovation Articles

What Steps Are There in a Home Remodel?

How Can I Help Prevent Pipes From Freezing?

You May Have Hundreds of Square Feet of Livable Space Hiding Away in That Dusty Attic

This Couple Closed on Their First Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Renovation Regrets? This Is How, Why and Where Renovations Can Go Wrong.

Our Home Was Ready When Covid-19 Hit Because We Designed It to Accommodate the Unexpected

The Contractor Bailed and Their $150,000 Addition Had to Be Torn Down. Why Do Some Renovations Go So Terribly Wrong?

Learn how to choose the right contractor and avoid home renovation project disasters. Get tips from professional home remodeling contractors.

She Plays Drums, and the Downstairs Neighbors Have a New Baby: How Soundproofing Helped This Family (and Others) Restore Peace and Quiet

Adding carpets, replacing doors and windows, fortifying walls — small and big fixes add up when turning the volume down on everyday life.

A Home Addition Can Mean Extra Income, More Room for Family — Or Even a Dream Home

Own a Home Built Before 1980? Your Electrical System Might Need Some Attention

When it’s Time to Remodel, Some Home Renovations Pay For Themselves. These Upgrades Might Not.

The Delights of a Backyard Pool — And the Hidden Costs Lurking Under the Surface

This Guy Is the Reason Some Landlords Have Strict No-pets Policies

For Historic Home Buffs, Restoring an Old House Is Like “Rescuing a Stray Dog”

How a Dog Forced a Kitchen Remodel

Ever heard of a “cup half full” kind of dog? A Farmers agent shares a funny yet cautionary tale from the Hall of Claims.

Flipping Houses for Profit Looks Easy on TV. These Pros Know a Different Story.

Flipping houses for profit looks easy on TV. These pros talk to Farmers Insurance about a different story.

Refusing to Abandon Their Homes, Homeowners Rebuild With Flood Risk in Mind

It's One of the Smartest Ways to Add Square Footage (and Value) to Your Home

How I Started as a Rental Property Investor

Living with the Parents Again, but under Your Roof

“We Came Back to a War Zone.”

How to Prepare for an Event That Feels "Like a Truck Slamming into Your House"

Dog Showers, Catios (AKA Cat Patios) and More Home Renovations for the Truly Pet-Obsessed

Architects, veterinarians and pet hotel designers share home improvement tips that can make life even sweeter for four-legged family members.

DIY or Pay a Pro? Navigate the Top Five Most Searched Home Improvement Jobs

Should you roll up your sleeves or pull out a checkbook? A featured contractor on HGTV’s “House Hunters Renovation” weighs in.

Is Your Home Ready For Solar Power?

Creative Ways to Upgrade a Rental Property

Before You Redo Your Closet, Read This

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for Foodies

Genius Ideas for Disaster-proofing Heirlooms and Mementos in Your Home

The Perils of Browsing Kitchen Remodels on Pinterest

Why You May Want to Rethink That Oversized Tub (and Other Bathroom Remodeling Considerations)

Should you roll up your sleeves or pull out a checkbook? A featured contractor on HGTV's "House Hunters Renovation" weighs in.

4 Simple DIY Projects That Could Reduce Your next Energy Bill by Nearly 30 Percent

The author of Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies shares some simple but significant energy saving tips for homeowners.