Improving

• Questions to Ask a Contractor’s References
  

  We all know that we should ask for references before we hire a home improvement contractor, but how many of us actually follow through and contact the references?

• Sweat Equity
  

  Sweat equity—it’s a buzzword you hear in nearly every home renovation show. But what counts as sweat equity and what is it worth?

• Simple Home Upgrades
  

  How to freshen up your home without emptying your wallet.