Remodeling your home by finishing a basement can increase your living space without the hassle of moving or the expense and environmental impact of building an addition. Finishing a basement is one of the most cost-effective remodeling projects, according to Remodeling Magazine's 2007 Cost vs. Value report, with homeowners seeing an average 75 percent return on investment when they sell the home in the first year.

When determining what remodeling projects are most deserving, homeowners should consider that windows offer some of the biggest payoffs.

Far beyond the bath - that's where creative homeowners and inventive interior designers are taking tile in 2008.

What is the one fall home fix-up project that takes only a couple of hours and yields the biggest bang for the buck of any exterior home renovation? For most people, the answer does not immediately come to mind: it's a stylish new garage door.

With the current down economy and tight mortgage lending rules, building your dream home can be difficult. Finding an affordable home is often critical, and at the same time, more homebuyers are looking for ways to go green. Despite a common belief that green construction adds to home costs, new technologies can help provide an affordable, quality home you can feel good about owning. Home design and construction software plays a key role.

If you've watched home improvement shows that focus on "curb appeal," you know that a coat of paint or stain on a fence can make a huge difference in the attractiveness of your home. But visual appeal isn't the only reason to renovate your fence --a worn out enclosure can also put the safety of your home and family at risk.

If you plan to invest your extra cash in luxury upgrades the whole family can enjoy all year round, the bathroom is a good place to start.