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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Natalie Glaze, 32, owner of a jewelry brand and a sustainable swimwear business, who bought a Victorian townhouse in southwest London in 2023.Glaze and her partner are in the process of renovating the house, which has cost them more than £50,000, around $63,300, so far. They…

Jess Carpenter and her husband had never considered living in a mobile home when they moved to Florida from Baltimore, Maryland in April 2022. But after spending most of a year in a $3,000-per-month rental apartment in Sarasota while struggling to find an affordable house to buy in the area, they reconsidered their quest for…

Sarah Coleman always knew there was a Brooklyn brownstone in her family.It wasn't until this past June, though, that the 21-year-old finally saw it in person. And that's when she and her parents took on a massive project: restoring the over 170-year-old property to its former glory.Coleman told Business Insider that her first steps inside…

The US housing market could see an wave of inventory thanks to a rise in home flipping. Fix-and-flip investor activity has already been on the rise this year, brokerage New Western said. The firm estimated as many as 24 million homes could present an opportunity for fix-and-flip investors. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing…

Photo: hanohiki (Shutterstock)Whenever there’s talk of home improvement projects, the terms “renovation” and “remodeling” tend to be used interchangeably. That can get confusing quickly, though, as they have two separate meanings. Here’s the difference between renovating and remodeling, and why it matters.The difference between renovating and remodelingDiscussions about renovating and remodeling often happen in the…

Michelle Carder and Michael Ochs moved into a century-old Victorian home in Michigan in May 2016.Carder has transformed the home with bright colors and murals that captivate her Instagram audience.Over 126,000 people follow her renovation, which has cost $250,000 to date. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…

Photo: hanohiki (Shutterstock)Unless you’re lucky enough to be working with an unlimited budget, it can be hard to determine which home renovations to prioritize. It’s one thing if you plan on staying in that home for the foreseeable future (in which case, go with what makes the space most livable for you). But if you’re…

Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock)You can add value and get more enjoyment out of your home when you repair and refresh things—but the cost of hiring a handyman or a contractor to complete your renovations can add up quickly. While some renovations require a pro, there are plenty of tasks you can complete yourself. Here are…

A couple moved from the UK to Portugal to live on an abandoned farm they bought for $103,000. John and Tara Newby wanted to build a sustainable, off-grid homestead where they could raise their sons. They've turned their renovation journey into a YouTube career that lets them spend more time with their kids. Loading Something…

Heather Blumberg and her family turned a funeral home into their mansion. There are 38 rooms and the family uses every single one. They converted a casket lift into a bar and often hear footsteps or a woman shouting, "Hello!" Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…