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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alison Jones

How to renovate a house successfully – A first time renovators guide

Exterior view of custom built home with exterior lighting and manicured landscaping.

There are many reasons to renovate your house. You might have bought the worst property on the street for the challenge of fixing it up and making it the best. Painting or papering walls have become just Band-Aids for bigger issues in a house you've lived in for years. Or your family has grown, and the rooms don’t deliver what you all need from your home, calling for a radical refresh.

Whether you do it yourself or hire experienced professionals, renovating your home is an ambitious undertaking, but one that can result in your dream space for you and your family. Follow our guide for tips on how to make your reno project a success.

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