Hardwood flooring has appeal for its durability, versatility and beauty, and it can boost the value of your home. According to the National Realtor Association’s (NAR) most recent Remodeling Impact Report, homeowners installing new wood flooring recouped 106 percent of the cost at resale. Further, new hardwood floors ranked fourth on the report's list of projects most appealing to homebuyers.© JodiJacobson/Getty Images A carpenter lays hardwood flooring Here we’ll go over the…

Is a DIY bathroom remodel a good idea? The expenses can add up in a hurry. Here's how to decide if you do it yourself or hire a professional. A bathroom remodel is an expensive and time-consuming project. Some bathroom renovations can take more than a month when done by professionals—imagine how long it may take when the job is tackled by an inexperienced DIYer. A DIY bathroom remodel may be…

I know I’m not the only one more than a year into this pandemic who is looking around their kitchen and thinking the space needs a little TLC and perhaps some revamping. Although my situation is different from most people’s — I’ve started a little baking business, so the toll on my countertops, painted cabinets and tile floor has been massive — I think the current appetite to improve the…