Stop panic-hoarding building materials and get familiar with one word: contracts. In January, a colleague was remarking on an ongoing renovation project to transform her attic into a primary bedroom ...

Saving cash when you’re doing some DIY improvements to your home doesn’t necessarily have to mean cheaper materials. But there are other, less obvious ways you can trim costs on your DIY renovation or ...

We may receive a commission from our partners if you click on a link to review or purchase a product or service. Click to Learn More If you’ve managed a project before, you’ll know that keeping costs ...

If you’re like most people, you’re getting a real-time crash course in tariffs, imports, and exports these days. Realizing that tariffs are going to increase costs for just about everything is just ...

There is nothing wrong with a plain backyard—it provides open space for kids and pets to play while being easy to maintain. However, there are many ways to easily transform the space, depending on ...

The National Association of Home Builders estimated that about 7% of the $204 billion worth of goods used in home construction in 2024 were imported from foreign countries. The association also ...

If you plan to gut your kitchen to achieve a look like this (inside a Park Cities home by architect Sarah Harper, interior designer Shelley Marron and builder Greg Jeffers), you'll be on the upper end ...

A minor kitchen remodel can cost roughly $28,000. Layout changes, high-end finishes and adding new features can increase your costs. Setting aside 10% to 20% of your budget for surprises can help you ...

Find out how to improve your backyard without any costly surprises along the way. There is nothing wrong with a plain backyard—it provides open space for kids and pets to play while being easy to ...