home remodeling: Home Remodeling on the Upswing - Is it a Good Thing? - 08/16/11 11:57 AM
 
 
There could be a number of reasons for the recent jump, but according to an article in the Austin Business Journal, home remodeling has risen to its highest level in seven years. 
 
Figures released indicate an increase of 22% in May from a year ago which marks 19 straight months of gains.  These numbers put home remodeling levels at their highest since Buildfax started tracking these figures in 2004.
 
This bodes well for construction workers who hitherto fore have been gainfully employed building new homes.  With the decline in housing starts home improvement projects will … (7 comments)