Before I sign any remodeling contract, I want a clear, structured way to vet the person who will be tearing into my walls and ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Some relatively small renovations add more than just value to your home—they also add to your quality of life. Some renovations are purely aesthetic. A brand-new kitchen that upgrades all the finished ...

Costs have been creeping up for Chad Esslinger, who runs an interior design business outside of Chicago, ever since President Donald Trump first announced sweeping global tariffs in early April. One ...

Home insurance costs have skyrocketed over the last couple of years. Case in point? Data from the Consumer Federation of America shows homeowners have seen their home insurance premiums jump by about ...

Are you trying to spruce up your home on a budget this winter? Despite what you might believe, quality home renovations don’t have to break your budget. In fact, small changes can have a huge impact ...

Home renovation costs have climbed steadily over the past several years, leaving many homeowners weighing difficult decisions. Update an aging kitchen now at today's prices, or wait and risk paying ...

Using savings to fund renovations avoids the extra expense of interest and accumulation of debt, and encourages sticking to a budget. But it depletes cash reserves and may mean postponing a project.