Articles: 472 Filter by Category Additions Basements & Attics Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms Designing Principals Dining Rooms Energy Efficiency & Green Design Exterior Updating Family, Living, & Great Rooms Features Posts Front Porches Garages Home Styles Interior Design Interior Remodeling Kitchens Master Suites & Bedrooms Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures Miscellaneous New Homes Office Outside Spaces Remodeling Tips & Advice Staircases Teardowns Year - 2005 and earlier Year - 2006 Year - 2007 Year - 2008 Year - 2009 Year - 2010 Year - 2011 Year - 2012 Year - 2013 Year - 2014 Year - 2015 Year - 2016 Renovation Solutions: The value of a remodeling budget, part 2 Renovation Solutions: 3 necessary budget questions to consider before embarking on a home remodeling project Renovation Solutions: Don’t be your own worst enemy when remodeling Renovation Solutions: Do we stay or do we go? Home remodels that impact resale value Renovation Solutions: Five basics of home remodeling Renovation Solutions: Couple turns 1880s era Avenues home into a beauty Renovation Solutions: 4 useful traits in a residential architect Renovation Solutions: Beyond DIY: Tips from ‘This Old House’ to save on a home remodel Renovation Solutions: Tips for choosing an exterior paint color for your house Renovation Solutions: Hot housing market impacts decision to buy or remodel Renovation Solutions: What to consider for kitchen remodels Renovation Solutions: Determining the best architectural options in home remodeling Weekend projects that can boost home value Renovation Solutions: The difference between design, decorating When to get a building permit and what happens if work is done without a permit What a building permit is and why it’s needed Renovation Solutions: What a remodeling contractor says about architects Things to consider before removing a structural wall When, why to involve an interior designer Education makes the difference with an architect Renovation Solutions: Contractor explains why it’s worth it to hire an architect Design trends to watch for in 2016 How HGTV, Pinterest are changing home design Renovation Solutions: Solving common house problems with remodeling 3 more home design areas to address for holiday entertaining Renovation Solutions: House design elements to consider for holiday entertaining Navigating the great move vs. remodel debate Renovation Solutions: Budgeting, repurposing can create savings on remodeling Creating a plan leads to saving money on remodeling Renovation Solutions: Home remodeling horror stories Renovation Solutions: Home remodeling with pets in mind Renovation Solutions: Tricks to front porch additions Renovation Solutions: What to consider when adding a pantry Empty nesters find family togetherness in new remodel How to stick to your remodeling budget Renovation Solutions: Key to a successful DIY home remodel is a master plan Renovation Solutions: When remodeling, don’t forget interior views How to design a comfortable home for guests, residents Small, smart additions to your home can replace expensive big ones Renovation Solutions: Converting garages to living space Finding more space without an addition Renovation Solutions: Couple makes investment in family with remodel Renovation Solutions: Retirement living with Cape Cod style, flair Renovation Solutions: Whether home is a Cape Cod or California ranch, remodel to capitalize on home’s style Tudors or craftsman home styles offer a lot Renovation Solutions: Common oversights when remodeling Renovation Solutions: 5 tips to avoiding costly remodeling mistakes Avoiding common home remodeling mistakes Renovation Solutions: How soggy basement carpet changed 2 lives for the better Renovation Solutions: How to make remodeling a smart investment Renovation Solutions: 5 signs it is time to remodel Renovation Solutions: Three renovation projects to make a home more energy-efficient Renovation Solutions: A pellet ice machine might start a big remodel project Renovation Solutions: How to get the most out of your kitchen Renovation Solutions: How to survive a home remodel Designing your own ultimate outdoor kitchen Renovation Solutions: When to hire an architect and how much it will cost Renovation Solutions: Life-centered design improves lives through remodeling Renovation Solutions: Determining if the dining room is right for you Renovation Solutions: Planning the spring projects Tips for remodeling a bathroom Designing your home with storage in mind Adding curb appeal to your house Why upgrading your front door will help you save money on your energy bill Renovation Solutions: Determining if the dining room is right for you Renovation Solutions: Planning the spring projects Renovation Solutions: Tips for remodeling a bathroom Renovation Solutions: Designing your home with storage in mind Renovation Solutions: Design for everyday homeowners Renovation Solutions: 4 levels of options for remodeling master suites Renovation Solutions: Four examples of how to remodel for gathering spaces Renovation Solutions: Holiday season inspires remodels Heating up the house: Tips for energy efficient homes in winter Renovation Solutions: What reality TV doesn’t tell you about home remodeling Renovation Solutions: Bigger isn’t always better in home remodeling Renovation Solutions: Architects’ three tips for a great design Renovation Solutions: Housing market impacts home remodeling Renovation Solutions: Guarding your house against floods Renovation Solutions: Tips for earthquake-resistant home upgrades Renovation Solutions: How to protect your hillside home against landslides Renovation Solutions: Top remodeling challenges decoded Renovation Solutions: Understanding the master bedroom madness Renovation Solutions: 5 signs it is time to remodel Renovation Solutions: How to pull off being your own general contractor Renovation Solutions: How design-build remodeling works Renovation Solutions: Plan your home remodels with your life in mind Renovation Solutions: Selecting a garage door for a higher return Renovation Solutions: Adding an attic bedroom Renovation Solutions: Tips for a wooden deck addition Renovation Solutions: Tips to selecting a new front door Renovation Solutions: 2014 expected to be a good year for remodeling Renovation Solutions: Three types of home improvements that increase home value Renovation Solutions: One family’s experience with remodeling a split-level home Renovation Solutions: 3 common problems and tips to remodeling the split-level home Renovation Solutions: The power of color choice Renovation Solutions: Ways to fund a remodel without equity How to create a romantic master suite Remodeling? How long the process should take, tips to speed it up Renovation Solutions: Closed kitchens versus open kitchens Renovation Solutions: Organizing, Part 2: A place for everything, everything in its place Renovation Solutions: New Year’s series: Breaking down organizing in manageable steps Renovation Solutions: Considering gathering spaces in your home Renovation Solutions: Remodeling the split-level house Renovation Solutions: Consider small, creative additions Renovation Solutions: Converting your garage to living space Renovation Solutions: Basements can be remodeled, no matter how scary Renovation Solutions: Find more space in the attic to enhance your house Exterior remodels continued: Gutters Remodeling for curb appeal Remodel to better multitask your space Renovation Solutions: Roofing material choice impacts a remodel Renovation Solutions: Laundry made easier with redesign Renovation Solutions: As school nears, it may be time to remodel kids’ bedrooms Renovation Solutions: Quick makeover for your home Renovation Solutions: Liven up your home with color Carefully consider design for bathroom remodel Renovation Solutions: Well-detailed remodeling project will pay off Renovation Solutions: Remodeling opens up possibilities The question: Remodel or move? Renovation Solutions: How to solve common remodeling problems Renovation Solutions: Finding the best remodeling contractors for your project Kitchens serve as the life of the family, home Renovating the mother-in-law suite Tips for surviving home remodeling Remodeling for seismic upgrades Remodeling for energy efficiency Outdoor kitchens are gaining popularity Renovation Solutions: Planning the details of your patio design Time to plan the patio project Tricks to front porch additions Remodeling the California Ranch Ways to enhance your Cape Cod-style home Renovation Solutions: Dealing with the challenges of remodeling Tudor style homes Homeowners dodge awkward basement remodel 10 years later, architects reflect on their story Renovation Solutions: Design tips: Remodeling your basement can lead to wonderful, usable spaces downstairs Holiday season tests your home the most and sparks remodeling discussions Renovation Solutions: The problem of asbestos in home remodels Renovation Solutions: Adding insulation will combat high heating bills New countertops are quick, painless upgrade Built-in seating gets you more out of your kitchen Renovation Solutions: Carving out a better kitchen Creative storage space ideas Renovation Solutions: An architect’s tale of the Frankenhouses Defining space with ceiling design Renovation Solutions: Wall thickness can be used as design tool How to create better interior views Tips for designing a welcoming home Designing the perfect ‘away room’ Remodeling should focus on comfort, not size Busy families choose mudrooms for entrances Renovation Solutions: Three home design elements to better your home Using design elements in your home can renew life : By Annie Schwemmer and Ann Robinson For the Deseret News Renovation Solutions: How to survive a renovation Tips on making remodeling less stressful Renovation Solutions: Remodeling lessons learned from office renovation The key to successful remodeling, even if you do it yourself; Simple secret to a successful home remodel How architecture can change lives Bringing light inside the home with skylights Renovation Solutions: Truth about updating kitchen without a full-scale remodel Doing a kitchen remodel in phases takes planning Adding central vacuum system to the home Renovation Solutions: Navigating technical aspects of a remodel Removing a structural wall is tricky but not impossible Renovation Solutions: Repurposing a home’s underused space Finding a design style is a revealing process Renovation Solutions: Expert advice on creatively maximizing your space Spring is the perfect time to give your ugly patio a face-lift Tips to designing seamless outdoor spaces Ways do-it-yourselfers can save even more Tips to cut remodeling costs without cutting any corners Heated floors are making a comeback Renovation Solutions: Specify products for remodeling project Kitchen remodeling trends for 2012 Renovation Solutions: Top home-improvement trends of 2012 Renovation Solutions: Removing chimney opens up myriad design possibilities You, too, can enjoy the ambiance of a well-designed fireplace Renovation Solutions: Fireplaces add warmth and ambiance to homes Updating your old furnace will pay you back in savings Renovation Solutions: Sealing drafts can save a bundle on energy costs Renovation Solutions: Changing ceiling gives feeling of more space in your home Renovation Solutions: Be prepared for remodeling ‘unknowns’ Renovation Solutions: Survival tips for living while remodeling Renovation Solutions: Split-level home updated for a more gathering space Insulation will lower heating bills Renovation Solutions: Frankenhouses: horrifying home remodels Renovation Solutions: Time for fall cleaning, home maintenance Renovation Solutions: Tips for saving money when remodeling Renovation Solutions: Remember to address air-quality issues inside your home Renovation Solutions: Remodeling? Here are some survival tips Renovation Solutions: What to do before remodeling a condo Renovation Solutions: Adding an interior design pro to your team has its benefits Renovation Solutions: Creating appealing interior views essential to home design Renovation Solutions: Capitalize on views by updating windows Renovation Solutions: Adding curb appeal with exterior upgrades Renovation Solutions: Remodeling on the rise Renovation Solutions: Bungalow turned loft: Homeowner wouldn’t change a thing Renovation Solutions: Make sure a remodel adds value to your home Renovation Solutions: Deciding to remodel or move Renovation Solutions: Tips on designing an outdoor kitchen Architects bring added value to project Renovation Solutions: Avoid the remodeling project snowball Renovation Solutions: New deck adds value Renovation Solutions: Renovation Solutions: Remodel project moves into construction phase Renovation Solutions: The Cape Cod and the California Ranch Renovation Solutions: Challenges of remodeling Tudors and craftsman bungalows Renovation Solutions: Planning ahead will save money on your remodel Renovation Solutions: Want to remodel? Here’s what to do before you get started Renovation Solutions: Add home improvements to your spring cleaning Renovation Solutions: Welcome change in seasons with some spring cleaning Renovation Solutions: Trim work adds beauty and sense of purpose to a room Renovation Solutions: East Millcreek remodel aims for rustic, Southwestern look Renovation Solutions: You, too, can now live the ‘Jetsons’ lifestyle Renovation Solutions: Analyze your house and your needs before you remodel Renovation Solutions: Building a remodeling team alleviates horror stories Updating exterior doors saves money and energy Avoid pitfalls of overbuilding for your neighborhood In child’s room, focus on lighting, shelving and the bed Swamp cooler is an inexpensive way to beat the heat Time for cooling-system upgrade? Here are the basics Be prepared with your kitchen appliance choices Well-landscaped yard adds beauty and value to home Working with experts makes window shopping easier Consider a guy’s interests when designing a ‘man cave’ Creatively add space with purpose Choose your architect wisely Gather plenty of information to prepare for your remodel Send in your renovation questions Before remodeling, get professional plan and real budget Plan for future, efficiency with your bathroom design Recycling centers, pantries among top kitchen upgrades Solar water heaters add to home’s energy efficiency 7 steps to a net-zero home — start with conservation 3 tips on house remodeling, to ease the pain New EPA rules affect renovations Finding your own design style is a revealing process Tankless water heater nice for Earth and you Building home a big task, but you get what you want Renovating? Upgrade home’s earthquake resistance Remodel fireplace to enhance its charm and safety Consider future when remodeling (not-so) empty nest Building from ground up has plusses, minuses Architect provides solid foundation for remodel project Strive for year-round functionality in holiday remodels Remodeling now could save homeowners a bundle Move, build or remodel? Each has pluses, drawbacks Family’s new garage finally functions like a garage Architect can be valuable in bidding process Be thorough when selecting a general contractor Keep your toes toasty with radiant heating in floors Details important when remodeling older, boxy homes Green building’ tips for remodeling Home should be checked for radon Easy ways to lower your heating bill Natural colors often best when choosing paint Good design transforms home, lives A neighborhood-friendly remodeling project Practical, aesthetic details make home shine Bungalow transformed into city-style loft If design is right, outdoor areas can be living space, too The construction phase is critical Breaking remodeling job into phases helps budget Renovation turns ordinary house into something inspiring Be remodel’s boss and save money Modernist architecture can’t be ignored Eclectic movement focuses on being true to earlier architectural styles Victorian homes are a charming challenge Welcome spring with porch remodeling You can renovate colonial home without losing charm When renovating, capitalize on home’s particular style Know home style before renovating Well-landscaped yard boosts value Duplex remodel maintains historical charm Design guidelines have pluses and minuses Governments offer various controls on remodeling Remodeling Tips: Remodeling Contractor, Architect saves money on remodeling Open design: Kitchen design reignites owner’s love of cooking Living Room Design: Opening up living space helps entertain guests Garage Renovations: Remodel garage and simply organize to best use space Improving and enjoying outdoor living spaces Welcome spring with porch remodeling Cost of adding on to home twice that of using existing space Design should focus on flow of public, private spaces Rearrange existing space or add on to create master suite Replace windows to capitalize on property’s views Safely, sanely living through your remodeling project Be safe when tackling a remodel on your own Snowmelt systems can make home safer Heating a driveway melts winter shoveling Architect provides solid foundation for remodel project Digging out your basement to add new space If your house needs a little extra room, look to your attic Multitask your rooms, make better use of space Analyze wants, needs before starting remodeling project Weigh pros and cons of remodeling vs. buying new home Digging down erases steep driveway Combating McMansion craze Give fireplace a cost-effective face-lift Give the gift of architecture Being decisive will help streamline your remodel Save money tomorrow with a master plan today Skylights add light, warmth, dimension Vanquish ‘energy vampires’ Beautify basement window wells Pet-friendly home reduces stress New garage door adds curb appeal Garage remodel enhances home Right roofing material is key to blending home addition Remodel pulls laundry out of the dungeon Ceiling beams and other ceiling finishing touches Tiles almost limitless in their variety and uses in home Hardwood flooring is great way to dress up any space New carpet one of the easiest ways to renovate rooms Homes have public and private spaces Leaky basements can be prevented or remodeled Bathtubs can be refinished with ease Bathroom may need partial redo Tubs help bathrooms become relaxing retreats Sinks can add beauty to baths Lots of options in bath remodel Redo closet in a weekend Use color to create a mood Lighting key to comfort, design Want to do your part for conservation? Remodel Architects valuable in redesign Take initiative with major remodel Contractor choice is critical step Make interior designer part of team Family designs house for casual lifestyle Boomers have their own style Give the deck a face-lift Spruce up your porch for summer Some concrete ideas for home remodeling Outdoor kitchens can enhance backyard barbecues Choose window materials well Windows complement house Media rooms on most-wanted list Remodeling offers practical, emotional benefits New master suite can go up or out Master suite often is the crown jewel of renovation Analysis comes before remodel Do homework to help define your style Have a remodeling resolution? Affordable snowmelt solutions Driveway Heaters: Tired of shoveling driveway? Fireplace remodels add charm How to carve out a better kitchen Green Design & Building: Remodeling offers plenty of ways to go green Great rooms are great places for gatherings Go downstairs for extra space Go for luxury in shower Remodel, move both have costs More space lurking in basement Mudrooms make sense Elevator can keep home livable Detailed planning keeps remodeling on track Safeguard home with seismic upgrades Understand the dangers of home’s structure Protect yourself with seismic safety Rearranging interior may be best Create stunning views inside home Lofts are on the rise in downtown S.L. Extra storage makes life easier Modernism brought radical new look Spain, Italy influence Eclectic homes Eclectic style came after Victorian Victorian homes charming, popular Tradition marks colonial home Master plan can ease remodel Buying a home? Do homework Get porch ready for summer Color is a huge design element New materials liven up a home Remodel to add gathering space Rain gutters whisk water away Keep house dry to avoid mold Find best contractor for the job Banish lead paint from home Craftsman Bungalow House re-Design: Home remodeling results in new old home Tubular skylights are bright idea Types of smoke detectors, fire alarms: Pros and Cons Engineered wood offers ease, style Trusses are popular roof choices Uncover house’s former glory Choose right paint for project Spruce up home with paint Be aware of restrictive covenants Work goes on — even in winter New garage door can add zing Patio doors connect home, yard Construction of doors varies Door options open up possibilities Frat house becoming luxury home Countertop options are almost endless New countertops can add pizazz Wood floors add warmth, beauty Learn facts about carpet before purchasing Drywall helps home take shape Freestanding bathtubs are a relaxing retreat Sink can greatly add to beauty of the bathroom Adding bathroom adds value Updated home may require updated insurance Attention to details is important outside, too Practical or aesthetic, design details can be devilish Cabinetry is key component of kitchen remodel Blend inside, outside spaces Former fraternity house gets new guts in remodel Options for Replacement. Replacing windows in your home Tips on window frames and glass Windows add natural light, style to home Radiant heat: a way to warm the tootsies Home takes form with foundation, framing Make your home fire-resistant Plan remodeling around trees Remodeling: pain before gain Built-in seating expands your kitchen Split Level. Embrace your split-level’s personality Sink some time into planning kitchen Get it in writing before work begins Consider ‘green’ building ideas Extend ‘remodel’ to the outside Interior designer is worth money Get right permit before demolition Decks add value and fun to a home Spruce up your deck for spring Universal design just makes sense Phasing a project can make cents Old frat house getting makeover Be active part of neighborhood Programming key to good design Do homework before renovating How to fund your home remodeling jobs Enhance home with new garage Help garage fulfill its potential Storage needs vary for each family Bathrooms can make big splash Kitchen Design: Blending function & aesthetics to design kitchen remodeling project Master Bathrooms: Master bedroom designs, a luxurious getaway Ceilings: the lowdown on what’s up Great rooms are gathering places Rearrange a home’s rooms for better use of its space Customize House Plans: Plan pathways to create flow in home Home’s entry should be warm and welcoming Customize House Plans: Considering public & private space is key to floor plan design House Style Remodel: Ranch (Rambler) home is American original Cape Cod is an American classic Craftsman bungalows are simply beautiful Charming historic districts bear responsibility Home Renovation: Before home renovation, know home’s style Master plans save time, money, sanity Allow plenty of lead time for that remodeling project Ideas for an exterior nip and tuck Give ‘vanilla’ exterior a timeless, attractive style Home Additions: Small home addition can make a remarkable difference In architecture, bigger not always better Capitalize on views and natural light Capitalize on views and natural light Add on by excavating basement: Digging out. Redo that dark, scary basement: Basement Remodeling Dog Shower makes life easy for pet, owner Plan now for a fireplace remodel Home Remodeling Costs, Options vs. Move: Architect can help Tap unused space in house, garage for extra storage Attic Remodeling: Attic renovations add usable space to a home Well-designed porch looks good and welcomes visitors Mudroom design helps keep the house organized Good laundry room design can ease laundry task Home renovations should keep to original style to retain value Connect inside of your house with the beauty outdoors Architects’ focus is remodeling jobs Give the gift of architecture for Christmas
