Freelance

Home improvement professionals vary. Who you hire also will depend largely on the size and complexity of your project. What...

To save both time and money, some people avoid getting building permits. But most cities require them. Besides ensuring safety...

Zoning ordinances and maps are a matter of public record. Visit your local zoning office, city hall, or some other...

Zoning is the government's way of controlling the physical development of land and the kinds of uses to which each...

Yes. The last thing you want to do when undertaking a home improvement is go overboard. This means fixing up...

Some improvements offer a greater return than others do. This will vary greatly depending on the type of work you...

The direction in which you build can make all the difference. Experts say building up is normally less expensive than...

Yes, but only after you have sold your home. According to the IRS, home improvements add to the basis, or...

Yes, at least for a limited time. Congress made it a little easier to upgrade your windows while reducing your...

Begin by focusing on those small cracks and crevices around doors and windows. According to Lowe's, a 1/8" space between...