Are you thinking about updating the flooring in your basement or garage? Consider rubber and epoxy flooring options, which can be both attractive and functional.
Bathtub Restoration
If your tub has become a sight for sore eyes instead of a refuge for sore muscles, it’s probably time to either refinish that bathtub or cover it up with a tub liner. Both options have advantages and drawbacks.
Charlotte-area residents can forgo expensive bathroom remodels and update outdated bathrooms with tub and tile refinishing or new interior design pieces, including new paint, rugs and hardware.
Three highly rated service providers share the price of refinishing and how long the job typically takes.
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Woodworking
Tips on using molding to make your old space look and feel like new.
An Angie's List member isn't disappointed by the hard work of highly rated Royal Oak Railings in Oak Ridge, N.J.
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Cabinet Maker
Whether your remodeling project is a small one like adding new cabinets, or a large one, a few simple principles will help you hire the best contractor for your needs. A highly rated Austin, Texas cabinet maker explains how.
Angie's List names the Best San Diego Contractors of 2012
Refacing or refinishing cabinets costs considerably less than replacing them, but don't forget these important factors.
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Marble And Granite
Thinking about installing granite countertops in your kitchen or bathroom? Follow these five tips to help make sure you get the most for your money.
Angie's List names the Worst Dallas-Fort Worth Contractors of 2012.
Angie's List names the Best Charlotte Contractors of 2012.
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General Contractor
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Home Architect
Hire green architects, builders, remodelers and environmental inspectors to avoid toxic products in the home and find alternatives.
If you're planning on remodeling, building an addition or constructing a new home, hiring an architect can help make the project a success. A highly rated Houston architect explains the benefits.
When Angie’s List member wanted a guest and media room added above her tiny home office, a highly rated steel fabricating company created an alternating staircase to provide a space-saving, innovative solution.
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Tile Installation
When it comes to selecting tile, there’s a lot to consider. Whether you’re laying the groundwork for a complete bathroom remodel or just replacing the shower walls, let our highly rated tile experts help you navigate the process.
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Kitchen Remodel
When it comes to selecting tile, there’s a lot to consider. Whether you’re laying the groundwork for a complete bathroom remodel or just replacing the shower walls, let our highly rated tile experts help you navigate the process.
Some member reports on Angie’s List leave us wondering if there’s more
to the story. Others, like this one on a DC-area company, include lots of details about the service the homeowner received.
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Installing Countertops
Depending on the size of recycled glass bits and the rarity of color, material for recycled glass countertops can cost as much or more than other countertop options, say highly rated kitchen remodelers.
Recycled glass countertops can be a good alternative to granite if you want an attractive, durable and environmentally sustainable option, say Angie’s List members and highly rated kitchen remodelers.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Angie responds to a member who is concerned about painting her kitchen cabinets. She explains that refacing and reglazing are two affordable options that can refresh the look of kitchen cabinets.
Cabinet refacing experts say the project offers the appearance of an updated kitchen without the cost of a full-scale remodel.
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Excavation
Septic tank pumping turns a dirty job into a prosperous family business.
The cost of installing this HVAC system is considerably higher, but several tax incentives and savings over time help defray cost.
After a homeowner's basement floods, N B Enterprises excavates and replaces the broken pipes near the house and driveway.
Citing propblems like leaking sewage, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works launched the Septic Tank Elimination Program to convert Indianapolis homes with a septic tank to city sewer.
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Sun Room Contractor
If you drive through a development and don't see any RVs or basketball hoops, odds are they're not allowed by the homeowner's association, and judges aren't sympathetic.
Outdoor living contractors say Charlotte homeowners invest wisely in outdoor patios and porches.
Contractor describes options and considerations for your outdoor enclosure.
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Handyman Service
Are you thinking about updating the flooring in your basement or garage? Consider rubber and epoxy flooring options, which can be both attractive and functional.
Eight questions to determine whether to replace or repair an appliance.
Hiring a handyman is a great way to get work done around your home, but many homeowners wonder: How much will it cost? See how handymen charge and get a better idea on whet you should expect to pay.
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Home Improvement Stores
Eight questions to determine whether to replace or repair an appliance.
When you need equipment to complete a home-improvement project, should you buy the new tools, or just rent them for a few hours — or a few days?
Our highly rated experts offer some advice:
Remodeling is a $230 billion business, according to the National Association of Home Builders, and research shows homeowners hunger for more information on sustainable renovations.
Have your crawl space Inspected for water accumulation or excessive moisture. Check for water damage on the sub-floor and joists beneath the kitchen, bathroom and laundry areas.
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Interior Designer
Feeling like your older home has become cluttered and lacks a clean visual flow? A highly rated Minneapolis-area interior design firms gives step-by-step instructions to break the cycle.
Do you want to hire help for a redecorating project? Two of seven tips for working with a designer include: Have a budget but be flexible. Also, be realistic about how much time the process will require.
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Home Automation Contractor
Contractors say homeowners with this trait are the most satisfied with home improvment projects.
When you contact a designer, have a few ideas for how you envision the room, including furniture, window coverings, special themes, flooring, etc.
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Basement Remodeling
Are you thinking about updating the flooring in your basement or garage? Consider rubber and epoxy flooring options, which can be both attractive and functional.
If you drive through a development and don't see any RVs or basketball hoops, odds are they're not allowed by the homeowner's association, and judges aren't sympathetic.
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Garage & Shed Construction
If you drive through a development and don't see any RVs or basketball hoops, odds are they're not allowed by the homeowner's association, and judges aren't sympathetic.
A highly rated Indianapolis remodeling firm builds a one-of-a-kind tree house to add whimsy and originality to a couple's back yard.
Top Phoenix contractors share the top three garage trends, advice for lighting a garage and how homeowners are making their garage personal.
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Modular Home Remodeling Contractor
If you drive through a development and don't see any RVs or basketball hoops, odds are they're not allowed by the homeowner's association, and judges aren't sympathetic.
Angie's List talks with contractors about repairs no homeowner should avoid.
Learn how you can incorporate energy efficiency into your next home remodeling project.
Learn about four remodeling projects to transform a boring bathroom.
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Home Builder
If you drive through a development and don't see any RVs or basketball hoops, odds are they're not allowed by the homeowner's association, and judges aren't sympathetic.
Tired of carrying laundry up and down flights of stairs? It might be time to consider a laundry room on the same floor as your bedrooms. Here's what you can expect if you decide to make the switch.
As the economy slowly improves, most Chicago remodeling companies and builders are seeing a much-needed rise in business. But experts say increasing material prices continue to weigh down housing projects just as demand grows.
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