12 home renovations you’re likely to regret later
Lisa Marie Conklin
To renovate or not to renovate?
In these 12 cases, you’ll probably want to abstain. Despite what HGTV will have you think, you can’t demolish a bathroom wall over the course of a single commercial break. Everyone loves a DIY product, but sometimes it’s better to bring in a professional before you learn why it’s called “Flip or
Creating a great room
It’s rare to watch an episode of
Fixer Upper without seeing the crew tear down walls to create a huge great room. Sure, it’s trendy and the appeal of having an open and spacious living area is tempting, but you may regret it for reasons you didn’t think about, especially if a large island replaces the family dining table. “While the room may be very large, it doesn’t offer many options: It leaves the family with only one room to relax in, any mess is immediately visible and remains that way until tidied, there is no table where you can relax