Photo courtesy of McDonald Remodeling. When Ben Ransom and his family moved into their 1890 Victorian in Summit Hill eight years ago, he knew the home would need extensive remodeling and repair. Though having previously remodeled the bathroom, and replaced windows and exterior siding, the kitchen remained untouched and unloved, ready for a transformation. “The kitchen was always one element needing focus,” Ransom said. “We had some cabinets that were falling apart. It looked like it had been updated maybe in the ’80s, and then someone just put a new…
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Building Materials Prices Update With Latest Release by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
According to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—were up 0.5% in February. This was while the increase in January was revised downward to 1.1%. The Producer Price Index measures prices that domestic producers receive for their goods and services, differing from the Consumer Price Index, which measures what consumers pay and includes both domestic products as well as imports. According to Eye On Housing, The inputs to the…
Read MoreHomeowners Seek Spa-Like Features and Modern Convenience as Bathroom Remodeling Trends in 2025
Homeowners are starting to put a lot more care and attention into their bathrooms, seeking spaces that offer functionality but also style and comfort with engaging aesthetics. Continuous and emerging bathroom remodel trends include spa-like sanctuaries, bold designs and smart features. According to Mesquite Local News, A popular trend right now to revolutionize bathroom space is to install fixtures to make your bathroom more like a classic spa. You can install features like freestanding soaking tubs or rainfall showers with customizable water settings. Many spas feature calming, neutral color palettes like…
Read MoreRenovations Trend on Billionaire’s Row in San Francisco
Billionaire’s Row is known as the three blocks of Broadway between Lyon and Divisadero streets in San Francisco, California, and right now it might be the world’s most elegant construction site. Owned by the city’s elite, the strip of mansions has been undergoing quite the remodel as the high-profile owners show no sign of slowing down. The question lies in what specifically these rich owners are reconstructing in their already glamorous homes, which could be a greater tell into how the rest of the nation’s remodeling market might soon be…
Read MoreRemodeling Firm Looks to Expand Client Scope With Offering Elevated Bathroom Redesign Services
After noticing a rise in remodeling clients seeking tailored spaces, remodeling firm Primework Construction announced its latest project to increase offerings in bathroom renovation. Primework is aiming to create elevated bathroom spaces that fit modern styles and personal needs of today’s homeowners. The firm is hoping to reach more clients by providing sustainable and efficient bathroom renovation options matching current industry trends. Specifically, the firm noticed customers looking for bathroom remodeling services that would not only make their homes more attractive, but also boost property value with modern features and…
Read MoreLumber Inclusion Secured in Delay of Mexican and Canadian Tariffs
In a post updated as of 9 a.m. ET on March 7, 2025 by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), it was stated that, The situation surrounding tariffs remains fluid, with a flurry of activity in Washington this week. On March 4, President Trump imposed tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods entering the U.S. and slapped an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products, which follows an initial 10% tariff last month. Then on March 6, Trump announced a one-month tariff delay until April 2 on all products from…
Read MoreBoomers are Putting Down Hundreds of Thousands on Renovating Their Homes to Age in Place
Between baby boomers and millennials, the housing industry in the United States is becoming a bit of a battle as boomers and lacking the needed inventory for retirement homes and millennials seek the limited stock of larger homes needed to grow their family. However, this means all good things for the residential remodeling industry as boomers with no mortgage payments turn to home improvement experts to age in place. According to Yahoo! News, Last year, existing home sales fell to their lowest level in almost three decades; nobody was selling their home or…
Read MorePristine Bay Area Home Had Room for Improvement
The home, located in Palo Alto, California, had a remodeling team of architect Schwartz and Architecture, builder Marrone & Marrone, structural engineer SWM & Associates, civil engineer Triad/Holmes Associates, landscape designer Boxleaf Design, lighting designer Loisos + Ubbelohde and interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel. As seen in an online article from Dwell, the architect shared themselves, “The original home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green and built by Eichler Homes in 1966. In 1951, Frank Lloyd Wright hired Green as his West Coast representative, allowing him to…
Read MoreMost Popular U.S. States for Home Improvement
According to a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, U.S. consumers are predicted to increase spending on home improvements and repairs again in 2025. The data showed that annual expenditures for home renovation and maintenance will grow by 1.2% through the third quarter of 2025 amid a continued thaw in new home construction and sales of existing homes. “Annual spending for home improvements and maintenance is projected to grow from $472 billion today to $477 billion through the third quarter of 2025,” said Abbe Will,…
Read MoreHow Much Homeowners are Spending on Renovations Across Major U.S. Cities
According to a new report from Instant Roofer that analyzed data from the latest American Housing survey, it’s seeming that instead of moving and picking up a new mortgage, more American homeowners are opting to stay put and renovate. Their spending proves it: Home improvement spending has jumped to $790 billion annually — up 60% since 2019. Homeowners spend an average of $9,000 annually on bigger home improvement expenses, according to the survey. In certain U.S. metros however, homeowners are spending up to thousands more. GoBankingRates detailed the major cities…
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