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Is the Weak Housing Market Altering Our Idea of Home?

Budget-minded remodeling and smart design are gaining popularity in this slow economy

December 16, 2011 RSS Feed Print

• Think about how interior space relates to the outdoors; big views should have big openings.

• Sometimes, walls are a good thing—and hide lots of clever storage.

• Style is not a religion.

• Color is cheap.

• Empty nesters can often re-nest in the same spot.

• Homeowners should ask: Will I really use the square footage devoted to a "master suite"?

• Projects from $500 up without a plan are a risky roll of the dice.

• Don't forget hallways and landings.

• Design front porches that are actually usable.

See more at www.stayingput.com.

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