Remodeling resource guide
- Basement finishing – Turn your basement into a livable and enjoyable space.
- Bathrooms – Ideas for remodeling your bathroom.
- Energy saving ideas – Simple steps to save energy.
- The Green comparison – Comparison of green methods to traditional remodeling techniques.
- Home calculators – Simple tests to know how the systems in your house work.
- Home improvement guide – Resources on getting started for those big remodeling projects.
- Insulation – The what, where and how of insulation.
- Kitchens – Simple and total kitchen remodeling ideas.
- Landscaping – A guide to make your home stand out in the neighborhood.
- Ramblers – How to update that mid-century ranch- or rambler-style home.
- Remodeling vocabulary – Definition to terms used in these pages.
- Roof replacement – When to get a new roof, and a comparison of different systems.
- Sample remodeling projects– Ideas and plans to get those creative juices flowing.
- Siding– Process of siding and comparison of types.
- Tax credits and other money savings programs – Resources to help with funding your projects.
- Water heaters– Replacement, buying, types and maintenance.
- Window and door replacement– A guide to understanding the importance of replacing these.
Other resources on our website:
- Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors– Requirements on smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Lead, radon and asbestos – Understanding these common finds in remodeling.
- Information Sheets and Handouts – A guide to following our codes and permits while remodeling
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