Virtually every home remodeling project begins with demolition. Homeowners who do their own demo can save big bucks, especially on projects where professionals will finish the construction part of the job. Before you tear up a floor, open a wall or demolish a countertop, keep these basic do-it-yourself demolition tips in mind.

Cold weather is on the horizon, threatening to leak into your home and send a chill up your spine. With skyrocketing energy costs and a global movement to "go green," now's the time to help keep precious energy from going right out the window.

It seems the longer you live in your home, the more you want to remodel and reorganize it. While these tasks can seem overwhelming, consider doing both in one step -- you'll maintain the value of your home while making it more enjoyable to live in.

What is the one fall home fix-up project that takes only a couple of hours and yields the biggest bang for the buck of any exterior home renovation? For most people, the answer does not immediately come to mind: it's a stylish new garage door.

Outdoor improvements are gaining ground on the perennial favorites - kitchen and bath renovations - because of the added value and comfort they add to a home.

In the current challenging housing market, many homeowners are looking to remodel their homes instead of building or buying. Consumers need to protect themselves from ending up with a half-finished project and a contractor who ends up in bankruptcy court.

When it comes to modern remodeling, it's not only easy but beneficial to go green.