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Proper planning is the key to any successful remodeling project - so get started right with RenovatorsPlace planning advice. Get advice on your remodeling options, including when to remodel, what to do with fixer-uppers, and who should handle the work. Click any article below for helpful remodeling tips from RenovatorsPlace.

• Avoiding Financial Mistakes During Home Improvement

  If you're planning a major home improvement project, beware of these common financial mistakes. Planning ahead can help you keep your budget intact.

• Home Renovation Tips: Don't Let Your Dream Home Become a Madhouse

  It's exciting to renovate your first home, but always prepare for the unexpected. Things rarely go according to plan.

• How to Achieve Home Decorating Magazine Chic

  Learn how to get a stylish home decorating magazine look without breaking the bank.

• Kitchen Remodeling – Adding a Room or Not?

  If you-re debating whether to do a room addition when remodeling your kitchen, here are the pros and cons.

• Deciding Whether to Add Space to Your Kitchen Design

  Tired of living with a small kitchen? Here’s how to decide whether to add on as part of your kitchen remodeling.

• Kids and Home Renovation: Start the Process off Right

  Getting your kids involved in your home renovation project might be one of the smartest things you ever do.

• Home Renovation Time Savers

  Short on time but big on ambition for your home construction and home renovation projects? Let these time-saving tips help you out.

• Energy Efficient Home Design

  Energy efficient home design doesn't need to cost the earth. There are lots of ways you can improve energy efficiency and reap the rewards.

• Planning Your Kitchen Remodeling and Room Addition

  Planning a kitchen remodeling and room addition? Here's how to plan it to make the most of these big remodeling projects.

• Green Home Renovation

  What's green building anyway? If you're concerned about the environmental impact of your home renovation, here's the low down.

• A Good Fixer Upper House Starts with Good Planning

  Renovating a fixer upper house is extremely rewarding and a good way of getting more bang for your buck. Great idea, but how do you start the process?

• Home Renovation Readiness Checklist

  Are you really ready to start a major home renovation? Here's how to know.

• Selecting a Heating Source for Your Home

  Not sure whether to add gas or electric heat for your home? Here's a look at what heating contractors know when it comes to heating your home.

• Sunroom Additions Serve Multiple Purposes

  A sunroom addition can be used for a variety of purposes. Here's how to get creative and use your sunroom as an office, dining room, or other lifestyle area.

• Be Prepared When Remodeling Old Houses

  Rewards and challenges are plenty when remodeling old houses.

• Plan Home Improvement Projects Carefully With Kids

  Trying to remodel around children? Look for safe projects that are easy to manage.

• Deciding Which Household Items to Keep During Home Improvement

  Before throwing away all those appliances and cabinets, employ some home improvement and simply move them around the house.

• Home Improvement Projects that Maximize Space

  Squeezed by space in an old house? Here are some home improvement ideas and remodeling projects that will add space throughout the house.

• Creative Storage Solution Important Part of Home Improvement

  Trying to organize your home? Consider the many ways to add storage around the house.

• Remodeling an Old Basement

  Older homes can present interesting challenges, particularly when trying to remodel a basement. Here's a look at what you'll encounter.

• 5 Key Elements of a Successful Project

  Here's a primer on the key elements to know as you plan your project!

• Buying a Fixer Upper -- Should You Do the Work Yourself

  It's tempting to want to do everything yourself and save money, but you don't always save and you don't always have the necessary skills. Here's how to decide what you can do.

• Creating Room Additions that Fit

  Your room addition should look as if it was created with the house. Here are some tips for blending your addition with the existing structure.

• Planning a DIY Project

  If you've decided to tackle your own project, here's how to plan and manage it.

• How to Weigh Your Options

  You’re thinking about remodeling, but have reservations. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories or are uneasy about living through the mess. Here's what to consider before making the decision.

• Deciding Whether to Remodel

  Is this the right time -- or the right project -- for you? Here's how to decide.

• Should You Remodel or Move?

  Your living space is getting crowded, yet you are unsure whether to move ahead with another remodeling project.

• Remodeling When You First Move In

  You've listened to all the horror stories about buying a “handyman special,” but have decided to forge ahead anyway.