Home Additions

Matching an Addition to the Original

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Learn how to ensure your addition doesn't look out of place with your existing home

Addition Planning: Bumping Out

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Avoid costly foundation or roof work by making new space that hangs off the side of the house

Why an Addition is Really a Remodel

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An addition doesn't make your home larger. It also reconfigures your entire home to work for you

Choosing Materials for Your Addition

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Get tips for selecting materials and finishes for nine key surfaces, from the roof to the floors

Mid-Century Modern Prefab Addition

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Choosing an Addition's Foundation

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Consider these four options to cut costs on the foundation work of your project

Framing the Addition

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The crew frames the addition to the Wilsons' 70-year-old Cape Cod.

Not-So-Big Remodeling

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Remodeling to gain extra space doesn't always mean adding on to a house.

Best Places for Bump Outs

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Consider these projects as alternatives to building full-scale additions

How to Create an Outdoor Room

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Whether you have a big backyard or a tiny patio, start increasing your home's square footage today with our budget-friendly outdoor decorating tips.

Building Up Vs. Building Out

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Consider the pros and cons of the direction in which you construct your home addition

Managing Your Home Addition

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Learn how to make the project go smoothly, from keeping a journal to doing daily walk-throughs

How to Survive a Home Addition

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Learn how to minimize the inevitable inconveniences, from delays to dust.

Questions to Ask Before Adding On

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Zoning and cost are some issues to consider before beginning this major home renovation

A Modern Spin on a Home Addition

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Instead of adding a room onto their home, Celestino Piralla and Cornelia Stumpf added a modular 320 square-foot structure that functions as an office with mid-century modern design.

Adding On: What You Need to Know

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Taking a home from 3,700 square feet to 4,000 square feet is no easy task. Here's how one team tackled this complex project.

Kitchen Storage and Layout

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Homeowners remodel and expand their kitchen without an addition.

Modern 640-Square-Foot Guest Cottage

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