Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Adding onto your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make — and one of the most rewarding when done right. Whether you’re expanding for a growing family, aging in place, or just ready for ...

Building a home addition is the ultimate way to add large amounts of fully usable space to your home and enhance its resale value. The average cost to build a home addition is $50,000; typically, ...

Do you love your home but feel like it's missing something? That something could be another room, a garage or even a whole second floor. Home additions like these can expand your living space and add ...

Home additions are time intensive and pricey, easily hitting six figures. Zoning and local regulations will impact the scope of your project. Quotes from multiple contractors are a must to determine ...