
Recessed living rooms used to be popular but have fallen out of favor. This guide discusses the cost to raise a sunken living room to modernize your home.
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Recessed living rooms used to be popular but have fallen out of favor. This guide discusses the cost to raise a sunken living room to modernize your home.

Going from an undeveloped plot to your dream home can be expensive. Learn about the cost to develop land and what factors can affect your total.

Looking to turn your yard into a hockey or ice skating paradise this winter? Use this backyard ice rink cost guide to see what the installation will total.

How much of a tip is enough when tipping contractors? We cover which contractors you should tip, how much that tip should be, and when you should avoid tipping.

Contractors expect you to get multiple quotes and know they won’t win your business every time. If you’re wondering how to tell a contractor you went with someone else, an honest and kind approach is key. We’ll cover what to do (and say) here.

Designing and building dormer framing may not be a DIY task, but it does help to know how the addition takes shape. Here are the ins and outs of dormer framing.