Home Additions

Most homeowners, at some point during the ownership, will want to upgrade or make repairs to their home. These changes to the home can be a small as repainting a small room to as large as adding...

When the weather starts to change, homeowners may think about changing or updating their current central air conditioning and heating system. But since cost is always is a consideration, many...

If you're a Chicago resident confused about the process of pulling a building permit from City Hall, you are not alone. Whether your replacing an existing one, or adding a new one, follow these...

Often after living in a home for a number of years homeowners want to make some changes to the house, often expanding existing rooms or adding on entirely new rooms. Most extensions entail a lot...

Thinking about adding to your house? Or perhaps an extensive remodel (opening up rooms, adding larger exterior windows, etc.)? Here is how to go about it.

Adding a room to your home can be a relatively inexpensive way to create more living space for you and your family. It must be done carefully, or costs can spiral out of control, and your room...

Don't make the mistake many homeowners make when planning a home addition - forgetting about the architect! When people think about additions or alterations to their house, the first person...

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Selecting a contractor for any construction project can seem easy on the surface, but major headaches can result from a bad choice! I will try and share what I have learned to help you avoid this.

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You first need to get permission from the city or town you live in. This usually requires a building permit. Unless the lot you are building on already is approved to build an addition, you will...

Adding onto your existing home, or simply doing some home improvements, can be a fun and exciting way to add value to your home. While some people have the knowledge and resources to tackle these...

As your family grows the need for additional space may lead you to thoughts of a room addition. If you build up or out the additional living area will outweigh the effort needed to acquire it.

When you add a wing to your home you not only add space, you add extra sunlight and interest to your house floor plan. The plans for the additional wing, as well as the construction, must be...

Adding a basement to your home is one way to increase square footage if your property is too small to build on or your attic space it too tiny to create an additional room. In order to build a new...

The floors are dirty, the window has cracks in it, and the walls seem to shoot cool air into your living room. The good news is that it's not impossible to fix. Home improvement projects can...

Property owners who want to add on to their home realize that they have limited space to expand outward. An innovative way to give your family more space is to add a second floor to your home. It...

A number of factors contribute to the calculation of home addition costs. Many home owners think solely of the cost of new appliances, building supplies and other materials without thinking about...

Property owners who want to add on to their home realize that they have limited space to expand outward. An innovative way to give your family more space is to add a second floor to your home. It...

A number of factors contribute to the calculation of home addition costs. Many home owners think solely of the cost of new appliances, building supplies and other materials without thinking about...

You realize you have outgrown your house but you do not want to buy another. You do have an alternative. Expand your present house by putting on an addition or adding space to the house in any one...

A granny flat is an addition to the existing family residence to house the beloved mother-in-law. The space usually has its own private access but has the benefit of being included in the main...

Home improvements of any kind enhance your lifestyle and increase the value of your property. Building a home solarium is a project you can choose to do yourself or use a contractor. No matter...