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10 Inspirational Home Remodeling Websites

Written by Kevin Ahern | Aug 18, 2015 12:58:53 PM

Do you spend half the day dreaming about taking on your next home remodeling project? Are you looking for sources of inspiration? Then these home remodeling websites are for you!

1. Houzz

Full of amazing pictures, helpful articles and listings for interior designers, Houzz is one of the biggest online names in home interior design.

2. Young House Love

At one time, Young House Love was one of the biggest home renovation blogs on the Internet, but authors Sherry and John have since stopped writing. Still, the chronicles of their home renovation projects remain online and available for viewing.

3. This Old House

Want to know how to tear down a wall? Replace your siding? Install a new toilet? All that and more is available on This Old House, which features projects that skew toward the practical and useful.

4. Dwell

Packed with articles about travel and green living, Dwell is a lifestyle website as much as a website about renovation and décor.This store and website combo features renovation projects and designs that have a Euro-Modern-Minimalist sensibility. 

5. Porch

With a straightforward landing page, Porch makes it immediately apparent that the focus of this website is remodeling, remodeling, remodeling. You’re given three paths to choose: photographs, contractor listings and advice. All pages cover topics relating to renovations and projects completed in and around the home.

6. Retro Renovation

Embracing the old and making it new, Retro Renovation answers critical questions like “What should I do about this pink bathroom?” and “Is this olive colored shag carpet really for me?” This resource is perfect for those who find themselves living in 1950’s suburban style ranch homes and want to embrace their home’s architectural roots.

7. Remodelaholic

Thrifty and completely DIY focused, Remodelaholic is another married-couple-renovating-their-house blog. This site includes very practical suggestions for making big changes on a small budget.

8. Bob Vila

Similar to This Old House, the Bob Vila empire has practical answers for practical questions. Want to install gutters? Plumb a sink? Install flooring? Check out the Bob Vila website.

9. Family Handy Man

Family Handy Man focuses on self-sufficiency around the house. Full of helpful DIY articles, Family Handy Man shows you how to do everything in clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs.

10. HGTV Remodels

Featuring lots of great pictures and inspirational ideas, HGTV Remodels is a mixture of practical and fun. Spend time on this website browsing the articles, reviewing the storage solutions and planning your next major home remodel.

When you’ve had your fill of browsing the remodeling websites and you’re ready to get started improving your home, turn to a contractor you can trust. Contact Litchfield Builders for your next Connecticut home renovation.