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I'm trying to find who built my house?
Had an house fire roof destroyed some wood on the 2nd floor and electric wiring duck work plus trust and rafters.
Asked by Garrison brown | Wilmington, DE | 01-13-2026 | 709 Views | Remodeling | Updated 3 months ago
Do you pay property taxes on an ADU?
Thinking about building an ADU. Do I pay property taxes on the ADU? Are those taxes calculated differently than my house?
Asked by Eli | Kankakee, IL | 01-12-2026 | 163 Views | Remodeling | Updated 3 months ago
Can someone else pay for an ADU?
I'm thinking about adding an ADU for an aging parent. Parent is willing to pay for the ADU. Can they directly pay the construction company or does that get sticky since it's part of my property?
Asked by Eli | Kankakee, IL | 01-12-2026 | 120 Views | Remodeling | Updated 3 months ago
Does a swimming pool add value to a house?
We'd really like to get an in-ground pool, ideally with an outdoor kitchen too. We live in Wisconsin, so we could only get use out of it for part of the year. Does the pool add value to our home? Or do people see it as something else to care for and that would turn them away from the house?
Asked by Maggie | Appleton, WI | 01-27-2023 | 2,382 Views | Remodeling | Updated 5 months ago
Does a bedroom have to have a closet to be legally called a bedroom?
What if a room does not have a closet, can it be a bedroom?
Asked by Al | i don't know, FL | 04-02-2023 | 2,581 Views | Remodeling | Updated 5 months ago
How much should I spend on a kitchen remodel?
We're planning to remodel our kitchen. We want it to be beautiful, of course, but we don't want to go so crazy with the upgrades that we never recoup our money. Is there a recommend amount to spend on a kitchen remodel? Or a percentage?
Asked by Jessica | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | 04-14-2023 | 1,499 Views | Remodeling | Updated 5 months ago
How much does a kitchen remodel increase home value?
If we renovate our kitchen, how much will our home value go up? I know you can't know definitively, but is there a percentage or a range? Thanks!
Asked by Juanita | Vista, CA | 04-14-2023 | 2,373 Views | Remodeling | Updated 5 months ago
How much does a bathroom remodel increase value?
How much does a bathroom remodel increase the value of my home?
Asked by Alex | Galveston, TX | 04-14-2023 | 2,446 Views | Remodeling | Updated 5 months ago
Should I convert the loft to a bedroom?
We have a loft that could also be a bedroom. We're thinking of closing it up and making it a bedroom. Would this increase the value of our home to have the additional bedroom vs the loft?
Asked by Serenity | Memphis, TN | 07-28-2025 | 1,910 Views | Remodeling | Updated 9 months ago
Should I replace the garage ceiling before selling my home?
The drywall ceiling in my attached garage is falling down due to improper installation, so it will need to be replaced (including insulation). I am planning to sell my house soon and was wondering if I can expect to recover this expense in the sale, or if I should just remove the old drywall and not bother to replace it. Thanks!
Asked by Ted | i don't know, FL | 06-27-2025 | 740 Views | Remodeling | Updated 10 months ago
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