Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

If you’re looking for a way to add square footage to your home without blowing big bucks on a massive addition, a dormer might be the solution for you. A dormer, whose name derives from the Latin term ...

You've purchased what you thought was your dream home, but after a few years, you've realized you need a little more space. What can you do? Before you call your real estate agent, consider building ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As more homeowners stay put longer, many are hitting a wall—literally. One in 4 say they need more space, according to one survey, ...

Interest rates are high and closing costs can eat into equity—here’s how to figure out if you’ll be better off adding onto your existing home instead of buying a larger one. Jeff Somers is a ...

Renovating a home can be challenging, but when you want to add a whole other room, it can present different kinds of obstacles. “The house addition is the single most expensive home remodeling ...

There's no question that a properly executed addition done by a licensed contractor adds value to a home. The question is, how much value does it add? Additions are expensive, so if you're considering ...