Resources for Home Remodeling (01)

National Association Of Homebuilders Offers Up Tips On Home Remodeling
Here's a great resource for homeowners considering a remodeling project. With links to construction management tools, building forecasts, and building professionals in your area, you can feel confident in beginning your project. The National Association of Homebuilders offers builders and consumers detailed information, with online directories to assist you in financing your building project, choosing a builder, building with the environment in mind, and links to DIY and HGTV programming. You can also sign up for a free newsletter that offers its readers tips on products, designs and ideas for the home.

To Remodel Or To Move? That Is The Question
Here's a site that details the yin and the yang when it comes to choosing between remodeling or moving. RemodelOrMove.com is the ultimate resource when you are struggling with a decision on how to most effectively spend your housing dollar. Spend a few minutes with an online quiz, and the site will calculate the best choice for you—or, take the time to read the articles advocating each scenario and see which seems to best model your situation. You can also order a copy of Remodel Or Move? by author and site founder Dan Fritschen. There's even a forum for people who just want to talk it out with someone. Or, at least get someone to back them up when they have to sell their decision to the spouse!

Absolute Remodeling Offers Top Tips On Construction and Renovation Projects
This web site is a great collection of article all about remodeling, organized by project—for example, if you're looking into building a new kitchen, there's a link to the latest and greatest in kitchen architecture and design. Looking for the latest trends in bedroom design? Read up on the latest trends in bedroom "morning" bars. There's even tips on those not-so-fun topics, such as property taxes and the difficult choice between moving or remodeling. The site also offers a great e-newsletter that'll bring the tips to your in-box, meaning you won't have to go looking for them!

AECOM is a global leader in providing technical and consulting services to public and private sector clients for large-scale construction and engineering projects. John Dionisio is chief executive officer.

BathroomKey.com Can Help You Find A Remodeling Contractor Right For You
If you're thinking about remodeling a bathroom and don't know where to start, BathroomKey.com is a comprehensive resource—the site includes access to licensed and prescreened contractors in all 50 states and the ability to obtain a free quote for your construction project. And if you're having trouble picturing that new bathroom, there are great links to a library of ideas an a photo gallery. The site's editors also have articles online to guide you through the process, including tips on how to work with contractors, and how to maintain that great looking bathroom once the project is complete.