remodel costs: Home Design Trends - 05/20/09 01:51 AM
Home Design Trends in 2009 in IllinoisLooking for more bang for your remodeling buck?  According to a recent report onthe latest trends in home remodeling from ServiceMagic, laminate flooring may double in demandfrom the demand of for wood flooring during the next 10 years.  Could laminate flooringreplace hardwood flooring?The average installation for wood flooring is $5,106, while new laminate flooring averages $3,899.Hardwood floors are generally more desirable, but relative to installation costs, hardwood may not generate the return of value that it claims.  Non-residential developments have already made the change to laminate flooring because it is cost effective, easier to clean … (1 comments)

remodel costs: Saving Money, Saving Sanity on Kitchen Remodeling - 05/14/09 03:22 PM
So maybe when you first moved into the Fox Valley area or Elgin, the house was in the right location, on the right block, surrounded by the right schools, with the right everything except that out-dated, what were they thinking, 1960's pea green appliances, help me fix this eye sore of a kitchen.  Or maybe it just doesn't flow well.  Ok, you're looking to remodel a kitchen and survive with your sanity intact, right?  Here are a few tips to get you pointed in the right direction.
Ask any Realtor and the first thing they'll tell you is that kitchens and baths sell … (1 comments)

remodel costs: HGTV and Your Home-Fun Facts! - 04/29/09 02:11 AM
Courtesy of HGTV.com
Did you know?
Most homeowners tend to stay in their homes for about six years. The average bathroom remodel costs $10,500.  They also have the highest return on investment- about 102%. The average kitchen remodel runs nearly $44,00 and can bring a return of about 90%. 13% of previously owned homes are for sale by owner. Most agents agree that the No. 1 reason homes don't sell is price. Want more free tips?  Sign up or email me for a link to Lowe's "Let's Build It Together" FREE e-newsletter, filled with tips, ideas and discounts on your next … (1 comments)