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Kitchens are one of the most popular sites for remodeling, and provide a good return on investment. But a failure to think ahead can lead to less-than-desirable results.

Better Homes and Gardens offers 20 things you should keep in mind as you plan your kitchen remodel. Among our favorite tips: eliminating wasted steps, designing wide walkways, planning landing space, and breaking up cabinetry blocks.

https://www.bhg.com/kitchen/remodeling/planning/kitchen-remodeling/#page=1

To many people, remodeling is synonymous with stress. But that doesn’t have to be the case!

One of the best ways to limit your stress is to hire an experienced and licensed contractor, like MK Remodeling & Design.

A few other ways include visualizing your new design, considering lifestyle and function, and creating a budget with a little bit of wiggle room.

https://realestate.aol.com/blog/2014/05/13/home-remodeling-without-stress/

We all love saving money. Building an energy-efficient home is a great way to do just that.

The National Association of Home Builders recently released it’s list of the most popular green building features so far in 2014.

Some of the highlights: high performance windows, high efficiency HVAC systems, and ENERGY STAR appliances.

https://lubbockonline.com/re-homes/2014-05-10/remodelers-reveal-popular-features-improve-homes-performance#.U3ZKg61dVgs

We’ve all come across a sleek bathroom in a restaurant or hotel and wondered if it would look good in a home setting. According to a recent survey, more homeowners are acting on those impressions.

A survey by Geberit says more Americans are looking for style over substance in their bathrooms.  Tankless toilets and smart home technology are just a few ways homeowners are making their bathrooms feel more like sanctuaries.

https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1897211

In addition to bathrooms, the use of tile has a big effect on the overall feel of the kitchen. White ceramic tile has been a staple of the American household for generations, but many people don’t think about its versatility when using it. Take a peek at a few looks you might not have thought about.

https://www.remodelista.com/posts/remodeling-101-white-tile-pattern-glossary

More people are choosing to remodel their homes instead of trying to purchase bigger homes. But is remodeling about improving the home now, or investing in its future sale?

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/are-renovations-papering-over-the-housing-recovery-2014-05-07?link=MW_latest_news

Remodeling takes lots of planning, both on the part of the homeowner and the contractor. As a homeowner, there are five questions you must ask yourself before the project gets underway. Also, keep in mind that a remodel will progress through five phases: planning, budgeting, demolition, construction, and cleanup.

https://visualresistance.org/home-remodeling-what-you-must-know.html

Lastly, whether it is remodeling or in life, the fear of failure can prevent us from trying our best. The advice from Navy SEALs is simple and powerful: Don’t quit.

https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140507211739-203184238-the-no-1-lesson-from-navy-seals-don-t-quit-in-anticipation-of-future-failure?trk=object-title

Sometimes a home remodel can have an effect on neighbors. Whether it’s worker trucks crowding a neighborhood street or scraps of materials littering common areas, some jobs attract the wrong kind of attention.

In California, one couple irked their neighborhood by repainting their home to match the color scheme of the house in the Disney animated film “Up.”

At first, many neighbors were upset that the bright colors would not follow the historic feel of the Victorian neighborhood. Now, the couple are being sued by a neighbor who claims the paint job dumped toxic amounts of lead in her yard. Meanwhile, other neighbors are so upset they are suing the city over the permitting process and code enforcement that allowed all of this to take place.

It’s a tricky situation that’s making national news. What are your thoughts?

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toxic-mess-couple-sued-over-house-n94341

Inspiration for remodeling comes in many forms. Traditionalists will clip newspaper articles or pictures in magazines, while others will find great source material online on Pinterest or Buzzfeed.

One site you may not have heard of is Houzz.com. Houzz.com features photos based on room and style, products selected by experts, and discussions on the latest trends or issues facing homeowners.

All it requires is that you register with a Facebook login or a valid email address.

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