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When your home is of a certain age, it's natural to want to do some remodeling to make things look fresh. The desire to remodel may also come because your family got bigger, and you need more room. Then again, some homeowners remodel their homes simply because they feel like it.

There’s nothing like a good house flipping show to jump-start your home renovation plans. Any project you launch will seem easy compared to the drama unfolding on screen.

Need new kitchen counters? No problem. At least your kitchen isn’t infested with bees. Shabby living room carpet? Piece of cake. At least you have a floor.

House flipping shows, from Flip or Flop to Masters of Flip to Flipping Boston, are notorious for their catastrophic challenges as flippers rehab rundown properties to sell them later at a profit.

Why watch? Lots of reasons — here are a few:

When you lay awake at night contemplating your upcoming home renovation project, what’s your biggest fear?

Choosing the perfect paint color? Trying to hang wallpaper with your spouse? Discovering termites?

Nope. It’s probably spending too much money. Let’s face it, it’s easy to do. Remodeling is full of mind-boggling decisions, piles of receipts and a ton of expenses. Home renovation costs can balloon easily!

Keep your financial cool by budgeting for renovations and creating a home renovation budget. There are tools like the home renovation cost estimator spreadsheet to help. Take a look at this tool and two other handy options. Add one to your tool belt. Then we’ll share some pro tips for sticking to that budget.

If you're finally jumping into that renovation project you've been dreaming of, you're going to want to do it right. Before you turn your home into a construction zone this season, there are several items you'll need to consider. Staying organized, getting your finances in order, and keeping track of details are all crucial parts of renovation preparation. Though it might be tempting to dive in before you get all of these items in order, try to cover all of your bases before you dig out your remodeling tools.

A backyard is the best place to spend quality time with family at home. You can relax in the evenings in the summer and sit in the sun in the winter. However, homeowners need to maintain their backyard to make it a beautiful place to spend time. A backyard also improves the aesthetic appeal of a property.

If you're revamping your kitchen but would like to do it affordably, I have some good news:

It's a lot easier than you think!

When it comes to designing your home, you should consider not sticking only to one particular style. Unless, of course, you are very passionate about it. Whether you like modern, contemporary, or a traditional design style, being passionate about creating a home that reflects your style and personality is truly a worthy endeavor.

Who doesn't want a luxury bathroom? Whether we agree with it or not bathrooms are one of the most important rooms of our home. Luxury is something we all strive for but looking through interior design catalogues makes us lose hope in our dreams of ever having the financial resources to have fun. However, what most of us don't know is it' snot all about the money you put onto luxury, it's about the way you execute your plan that makes a difference.

If you've resided in your home for an extended period of time, you may have reached the juncture at which the carpeting is in a state that requires consideration. No matter what course of action you decide to take with your old carpeting, the goal is to ensure that your home's flooring is in a suitable condition.

When moving into a new home, there are lots of things to consider. After the maintenance and closing checklists are out of the way, homeowners are graced with the task of bringing in furniture and decor to complete their home. In a precious post, we talked about helpful decorating ideas, but it is also important to note that there are also things to avoid when making your house a home.