The project got underway about three months ago, and it's about to wrap up Phase One.

MACON, Ga. The Temptations, Four Tops, and Ron White are just some of the acts set to hit the stage in Macon within a few months. They will be some of the first acts to touch theMacon City Auditorium stage after they complete phase 1 of their facelift.

Crews are putting their finishing touches on the facelift of the historic building. However, they faced a tight schedule for phase 1.

"We had 90 days to complete phase one. We started Memorial Day," says Chris Brown, the superintendent of Sheridan Construction.

Regarding the outcome, the General Manager at the Macon Centreplex, David Aiello, says it will be well worth it.

"It's going to be more comfortable. It's going to fit the patrons a little bit better. It's going to really allow us to push the envelope with having back-to-back events and making sure the county is really getting the best return on their investment," said Aiello.

"Phase 1 of the project was what's overhead. We did a lot of demos, installed some new steel for catwalks for performances," says Brown.

Phase 1 included remodeling the concession lobby downstairs and the restrooms downstairs. One of their first projects was to open the floor up in the basement for the elevator in the concession lobby on the auditorium floor, but then some things happened.

"(We) encountered a few unforeseen conditions, and we are currently in a holding pattern for the redesign of that space to overcome the issues that we have found," says Brown.

"That 90 days is up next Wednesday, so as you can see, we are cleaning up and getting ready to turn the space back over," says Brown.

Turn the space over for stage lights and the spotlights to be back in action.

"Along with our other music venues in downtown, it's really helping Macon get back to its musical heritage and musical roots," explained Aiello.

They are aiming for phase 2 of the facelift to start next summer with new restrooms upstairs, a lot of painting, and re-doing the carpet, but they may end up doing some small projects before the summer.

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he owners of Jack's Hardware and Farm Supply in Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood prove the first year can be a bear, even for a veteran entrepreneur with a vision hailed by key supporters.

Nancy St. Germaine, owner of South Side-based Raven Construction, was eager to buy nearby Welna Hardware on E. Franklin Avenue last year when she learned that owners Jim and Sue Welna were planning to retire.

The Welnas, the local nonprofit development agency and members of the community encouraged St. Germaine and her husband and business partner, Justin Wells, to buy the store, saying their vision of urban farming would thrive there.

Several months in, she and Wells who also is a Raven carpenter have discovered that disrupting the existing store model has been a struggle. Sales at the store, which they renamed Jack's Hardware and Farm Supply, are lagging projections by 40%.

"It's been a bad year overall," St. Germaine said. "If sales don't increase significantly, we're not sure how we will survive winter.''

The couple are raising their children in a home they own in south Minneapolis and are part of the burgeoning urban gardening and vegetable-growing trend, on city boulevards and yards.

They also were Welna customers.

"Sue and I saw great potential in Nancy and Justin because of their commitment to community and their success with Raven Construction and our belief the sale would enhance the community," said a disappointed Jim Welna, who owned the store for 24 years with his wife. "We saw their vision for urban farming, which that neighborhood wanted, and we thought they would do well."

Seward Redesign, the local nonprofit development agency, and others who knew of St. Germaine's work and solid reputation also encouraged the couple to buy the store. Raven has been a successful small commercial contractor in the Twin Cities for nearly a decade.

The farm store part of the Jack's Hardware has worked well. However, hardware sales declined this year, dragging down overall revenue.

Jack's management budgeted for overall sales of $600,000 this year, about what Welna brought in last year. However, sales were down 40% for the first six months of 2022.

The couple has added in-store window repairs, locksmith services, bicycle repair and do-it-yourself classes.

"The store looks fabulous," Welna added. "The services are more than Sue and I ever provided."

St. Germaine, partly to make room for more garden-center supplies, cleared out old hardware inventory that wasn't selling and moved electrical and plumbing supplies into the renovated basement.

"We have [seven employees] who are experts and can help them find everything they need, upstairs or downstairs," she said. "And, if necessary, we can order what they need in a few days."

The overhaul put off some longtime customers and they have let St. Germaine know they are unhappy.

Inflation also hit at the same time the couple took over the store, and the price increases are another point of complaint.

Welna, whose family has been in the retail hardware business for three generations, said wholesaler-driven price hikes are the biggest since the late 1970s.

But customers had not seen price increases for about a decade. Longtime customers remember buying, for example, spray paint for $1.99 about 20 years ago, when it's now $5.99.

The spray paint is only up $1 from last year, "but they remember $1.99 as if it was last year," St. Germaine said. "Some items haven't been increased, but everything seems more expensive to some customers.''

Lately, St. Germaine and Wells have been winning over converts who gave the store a second try, and they launched a targeted advertising campaign.

A somewhat promising increase in younger customers and growing interest in garden supplies and related classes have St. Germaine and Wells still looking forward. Institutional customers, such as nearby Augsburg University and Pillsbury United, which run growing urban-farming operations, also have increased their business.

St. Germaine and Wells bought Welna Hardware for $465,000. The total investment, including remodeling and adding the gardening business, is north of $750,000. The couple financed all of it largely with an Small Business Administration bank loan, plus a city-backed property loan targeted at local entrepreneurs of underrepresented groups.

"We thought we had bought a stable business," said St. Germaine, a member of the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe tribe who grew up in Minneapolis. "We've got a big debt load. We work days at Raven and nights and weekends at Jack's, 80-hour weeks. We're trying to work harder and smarter. We have a lot of loyal individual customers, just not enough."

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CHICAGOAlerting occupants that the private residence would be undergoing maintenance and remodeling, local landlord Keith Witman informed his tenants Tuesday of upcoming improvements to his lake house. Im emailing to let you all know that over the coming months, I will be making extensive upgrades to my weekend home, wrote Witman, explaining that construction on his house in Lake Geneva, WI, which would be expanded to include a spa area and movie theater, should not cause any disruptions for tenants of the aging apartment building he owns in Chicago. While Ive been made aware of the burst pipe in your buildings basement, just know that I am currently working around the clock to fix the much smaller leak in my lake house before its slow drip causes a stain to form on the polished marble tiles of the guest room hot tub. The cost overruns of these vacation home updates will unfortunately require me to raise rents throughout your building by 35%. At press time, Witman also notified residents that the super would not be reachable for the next several months, as his full-time services were needed onsite at the lake house.

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Bowling Green

Francisco Espinoza (alter/add to single-family residence, enclose a deck), 141 Gray St., residential building, $3,000.

Hammer Homes (new 16-plex apartments, Building 1), 768 Anise Lane, Lot 315, commercial building, $1,200,000.

Scott Murphy & Daniel (add to commercial building, maintenance addition), 417 Scottys Way, commercial building, $1,558,641.

Southern Kentucky Building & Remodeling (Montessori School of Bowling Green, add to commercial building), 506 State St., commercial building, $95,000.

Ridgeline Contracting (repair garage attached to pool house, storm damage), 809 Rockwood Drive, residential building, $100,000.

Procare (alter/repair single-family residence), 225 Whitecotten Drive, residential building, $80,885.23.

Jagoe Homes, 706 Big Leaf Ave., Lot 184, residential building, $324,015.

Ashli Vannauter (framing closet and bathroom, single-family residence alteration), 1427 Sherwood Way, residential building, $2,500.

G&M Construction LLC (add to existing detached garage), 124 Riverwood Ave., residential building, $45,000.

Akins Construction, 1210 Three Springs Road, site work, $125,000.

Vision Builders, 267 Townsend Way, Lot 115, residential building, $235,000.

King Contracting (single-family residence demolition due to storm damage), 2420 Stonebridge Lane, demolition, $8,000.

Vision Builders, 263 Townsend Way, Lot 116, residential building, $235,000.

City of Bowling Green (replacing sign, storm damage), 1031 Wilkinson Trace, sign.

Shanna Miller (add to single-family residence, covered porch), 338 Cedar Run St., residential building, $1,800.

Hunt Custom Design Build (storm rebuild, single-familly residence), 879 Nutwood St., residential building, $130,000.

Focal Building Group (new single-family residence, basement), 578 Village Way, residential building, $750,000.

Hammer Homes LLC, 769 Anise Lane, site work, $100,000.

Vision Builders, 622 Boston Park Drive, Lot 99, residential building, $315,000.

Vision Builders, 628 Boston Park Drive, Lot 100, residential building, $325,000.

Precision Contractors, 893 McFadin Station St., Lot 130, residential building, $165,000.

Walbridge, 268 Commonwealth Blvd., site work, $1.

Precision Contractors (alter single-family residence, remove and repair roof, storm damage), 637 Moss Creek Ave., residential building, $40,000.

RJW Properties, 857 Denzil Ave., Lot 37, residential building, $95,000.

RJW Properties (Woodland Station, new single-family residence), 849 Denzil Ave., residential building, $95,000.

Precision Contractors, 857 Sagittarius Ave., Lot 10, residential building, $150,000.

RJW Properties (Woodland Station, new single-family residence), 1264 Nutwood St., residential building, $199,000.

Tony Henon Construction (rebuild single-family residence from storm damage), 1264 Nutwood St., residential building, $199,000.

MGB General Contracting (Blue Holler, alter/repair commercial building, storm damage), 1266 U.S. 31-W By-Pass, commercial building, $275,000.

Jason Mills Construction (Greenwood Villa, fire repair), 1500 Bryant Way, commercial building, $150,000.

The Medical Center at Bowling Green, 250 Park St., tent.

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CASTLEWOOD, S.D. (KELO) Officials in Castlewood are monitoring who can come into town as residents continue to clean up from Thursday nights tornado damage.

David Johnson shared a video of the tornado moving through town with KELOLAND News.

I walked out of my apartment and I saw what I saw and I mean, it was crazy. I mean, I didnt realize that I had caught what tore up Castlewood until a couple hours later, Johnson said.

That tornado was classified as an EF 2 with 120 miles per hour winds that damaged a school, homes and businesses in its path.

Last nights tornado was unlike anything people in Castlewood had seen before. It happened so fast that Dwayne Sonen and his wife couldnt make it to the basement. Instead, they were by this recliner, which might be what saved them.

We lost the wall in the south side in the basement, if we wouldve made it to the basement, we probably wouldve been killed, Dwayne Sonen said.

The house next door was getting an upgrade, but now the windows are broken and the roof is gone.

We just got done remodeling and one piece of siding away before the tornado hit. So basically were going to start over, Shane Mack said.

Everyone in these two houses got out safely and though there were some injuries in town, nothing major was reported.

We have a saying today, 24s dont bleed so. We can rebuild, Mack said.

As for the school in Castlewood, with the windows boarded up and part of the roof caved in, its unclear what will happen for the last eight days of classes. The school board will be meeting tomorrow to make that decision.

Most people think school is like a prison and stuff, its like very bad and I even say that sometimes, but seeing it torn down like this is really sad and all the memories that happened in this place. Its sad, Brielle Tesch, a 7th grader said.

There are uncertainties ahead for Castlewood

Whether we rebuild or move or whatever, I have no idea at this point, Sonen said.

But the tornado brought out the strength of this small town.

You wake up and you think, okay, its time to start picking up the pieces, here we go. Were going to move forward and well be alright, Castlewood Mayor Brian Ries said.

Ries says people from all over have reached out to help and send donations of food, water and even clothing for people who have lost their homes.

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Zion Home Remodeling is an expert remodeling company serving Prince Georges County, Maryland. The professional and experienced team from the company has the expertise and creative flair to deliver beyond the expectations of their clients, saving them time, space and money.

Prince Georges County, MD, USA Zion Home Remodeling is a full-service, family-owned, Maryland home interior remodeling company. As a local renovation contractor, they serve homeowners throughout Prince Georges County, MD. The company specializes in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement, damage restoration, and interior home remodeling. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the company is popular with homeowners in Maryland for its creative designs and quality work. With them, clients can be assured of getting outstanding remodeling solutions that will transform their homes into spaces they love and also meet their budgets.

We are a trusted name for home remodeling services in Maryland, and we stand for our quality work and professionalism, says Antulio Lopez, Founder of Zion Home Remodeling. Our contractors are trained, insured, and licensed with years of experience handling home remodeling projects. We believe in accomplishing the job right the first time and are committed to 100% satisfaction every time.

There are several advantages of a well-designed, well-insulated, and expertly remodeled and renovated home. Not only does it help reduce the maintenance and utility costs, but a custom-designed home can also result in enhanced functionality and productivity for the homeowners. Therefore, it is important to hire the right remodeling company that is willing to work in partnership with clients to deliver a perfect dream house for them.

Our services are customized to meet the requirements of our Clients. We offer consultations with trained professionals so that we can better understand the needs of our Clients, explains Antulio. Our background and decades of experience in the remodeling industry give us an advantage of knowing what works best and customizing specifically for each client.

Zion Home Remodeling follows a tried and proven process to ensure each remodeling projects meets its clients goals. The company has designed comprehensive workflows to ensure that the entire renovation work becomes a seamless procedure and an enjoyable experience for the clients who are excited to see their home transformed before their eyes.

With top-class services, the company has acquired a growing list of customers who all admire their workmanship and have shared positive reviews and testimonials about their experience.

Zion does great work. The redid our bathroom and we couldnt be happier with their work and professionalism. Highly recommended, says Jackson Styron, a happy customer.

One of the many reasons why our customers love us is because we dont treat them as just another number on our list of customers. We get to know them personally because their requirements are as personal as it gets. They can always count on us, remarks Antulio. Theres a need for a budget-friendly service provider in the market that uses the latest technology to offer reliable and creative remodeling services. We have constantly seen a surge in demand for our services ever since we started operations.

The team at Zion deftly handles each project right from initial consultation to final delivery. They pay attention to every small detail specified by the clients. The designers provide ample choice of fixtures, colors, lighting, flooring, etc., to match the clients preferences in terms of design, style, look and feel.

Our clients are always our top priority. Excellence in customer service and quality is what drives our decision and operations, says Antulio. Our Project Quality Manager oversees every step of the remodeling process to ensure its done according to the plans and checks every detail before handover.

Today, Zion Home Remodeling has established itself as a leading remodeling contractor in Prince Georges County, MD. The companys commitment to client satisfaction is unparalleled, which makes for a business that clients are proud to use and recommend to others.

About Zion Home Remodeling

Zion Home Remodeling is a premier interior remodeling company based in Prince Georges County, Maryland. They offer exemplary home renovation services at highly competitive prices. Their team consists of remarkably talented professionals who specialize in bringing a perfect balance of design, style, and function to your space.

For more information about Zion Home Remodeling and other inquiries, send an email or reach out via the website at https://www.zion-homeremodeling.com/l/remodeling-contractors-prince-georges-county-md

Media ContactCompany Name: Zion Home RemodelingContact Person: Antulio LopezEmail: Send EmailPhone: (240) 252-3050City: Prince Georges CountyState: MDCountry: United StatesWebsite: https://www.zion-homeremodeling.com/

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Newtown, PA People tend to create resolutions they plan to achieve every New Year. According to a study conducted by Zillow and Realm, an online home data and insight platform, Philadelphia residents are planning to renovate their properties in 2022. Bathroom remodeling and adding space to their homes are among the top items on their lists, while others such as kitchen, bedroom, and basement remodeling follow closely.

PAINT Philadelphia is one of the painters in Newton that will play a significant role in assisting Philadelphia homeowners to achieve their goals. This is all thanks to their painting services, which are essential in every remodeling service. The painting company offers a wide variety of services, including interior and exterior painting services.

Homeowners are willing to pay more to convert their bathrooms into spa-like spaces and add fixtures, lighting mirrors, and steam showers; thus require a professional painting contractor in Newtown to add value to their cash. Some things that make PAINT Philadelphia unique include their credentials, such as OSHA and contractor certification and their extensive Professional Zota Training, which allows them to safely and adequately handle lead paint.

PAINT Philadelphias interior painting services include interior painting, wallpaper removal, drywall repair, and more. The painters in Newton are also well equipped to offer cabinet painting that covers bathrooms as well as kitchens, closets, garages, and other rooms. These are a cost-effective solution to homeowners compared to replacing the entire cabinets.

The painters have experience in exterior house painting on various home designs and structures, including sheds, garages, decks, and other additional rooms. They paint on a wide range of surfaces, such as wood, brick, stucco, aluminum, and vinyl siding, which protect against damaging elements, such as mold, mildew, water, sun, dry rot, and dirt and dust. PAINT Philadelphias painting services improve Philadelphia homes appeal, making them attractive to visitors and the neighborhood. Additionally, they boost properties value in the areas real estate industry.

The painters in Newtown offer color and design consultation for all their painting services, where they work closely with clients to select their favorite colors and hue that best fit their preferences. Afterward, they offer a thorough inspection to ensure that the client is satisfied with the entire process.

Speaking more about their services, PAINT Philadelphias representative noted, The best part about all of our projects is being able to go above and beyond our customers expectations, knowing that we helped make their house a home, and being able to provide an incredible organization for all of our team members to be part of!

PAINT Philadelphia is located at 28 Hillyer Lane, Newtown, PA 18940, US. Contact them by calling (267) 229-4333 to schedule a service or inquire for an estimate. Visit the companys website to view their portfolios and learn more about the services offered.

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Company NamePAINT PhiladelphiaContact NameAndrew TomasettiPhone(267) 229-4333Address28 Hillyer LaneCityNewtownStatePAPostal Code18940CountryUnited StatesWebsitehttps://paintphilly.com/

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In 2022, home improvement contractors are expecting to be busier than ever. With the U.S. labor shortage and supply chain issues still in play as we enter the new year, planning ahead and preparing for your big projects is wise. The further ahead you can get on a contractor's schedule, the smoother your project is likely to go. Booking early gives you additional time for planning and design and more room for contractors to line up materials and labor. Here's a rundown of some major home projects and their costs, so you can start planning, budgeting and hiring right now.

National average: $13,000-$38,000

Remodeling your kitchen, the heart and hearth of your home, is one of the most rewarding projects a homeowner can take on. It can also be among the most costly and intimidating, so connecting with a reliable kitchen designer and contractor early on is a good idea. As a bonus, it has an excellent return on investment for your resale value.

The kitchen is often the home's social center, so think about how you want it to interact with the rest of the home when you're entertaining.

Home projects: Consider these DIY jobs carefully while waiting for professionals on big tasks

National average: $36,000-$66,500

Installing a swimming pool can add luxury like no other addition to your house. Pools offer many years of enjoyment, and an in-ground model can enhance your home's value.

When hiring a swimming pool installer, take great care to research them and solicit multiple bids. A pool is a significant investment that may take several weeks to install, but if you start in the spring, you'll be splashing by summer. It's worth it to take extra time to get the right professional.

National average: $5,500-$11,600

Early summer is an ideal time to do a roofing job in most climates, since spring rain has stopped and late summer's heat and humidity haven't set in. A new roof is one of the most visible and expensive home improvements you can make. You'll want to carefully select your material choices and contractor, because you'll be living with this change for decades. Protect your investment by verifying licensing, bonding and insurance, and only hiring vetted local pros.

Material cost is the biggest impact on your final price. Slate is the most expensive option, followed by copper, aluminum, and steel. Slate and steel are some of the most robust materials you can buy, while copper and aluminum are long-lasting but easily dented.

More: Getting a bigger house: Should you expand or buy?

National average: $12,000-$33,000

In real estate, you can't technically factor a basement into a home's square footage. But a good basement renovation can make your home more attractive to buyers and increase resale value. Follow this rule when making your basement remodeling decisions: Finish the basement to fit your hobbies or lifestyle if you expect to live in your home for a long time. Kicking off a basement remodel in the fall will give you a comfortable place to hunker down with your hobbies come winter. If you're planning on selling your house soon, go with products and finishes that appeal to the broadest range of buyers.

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Design Tech Remodeling, a residential design-build firm based in Mequon, announced today that it has been named the winner of the Best of Milwaukee award from the Shepherd Express.

Nominated in several categories, Design Tech Remodeling received first place for Best Kitchen Remodeler. This award is significant as it reflects the peoples choice in the greater Milwaukee area based on Design Tech Remodelings award-winning, high-quality design, and customer service. In addition to the Best Kitchen Remodeler award, Design Tech Remodeling was also a finalist for Best Bathroom Remodeler.

We are thrilled and very appreciative to have received this award, said Nicole Raffensperger, CKBR, owner and Lead Designer. We wish to thank all of you who voted for us making this award possible, she added.

The Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee poll allows readers to tell the world what they love about Milwaukee every year. The residents select the best of what the Milwaukee area offers in dining and drinking, shopping, health, education, home improvement, politics, and more.

This award shows how pleased our customers are with our work and how they feel about us overall, says Masha Wagner, owner and founder of Design Tech Remodeling.

About Design Tech RemodelingDesign Tech Remodeling is a family-owned award-winning kitchen, bathroom, master suite, and basement design/build remodeling firm providing the Greater Milwaukee area with over 25 years of experience. Skilled designers, carpenters, and contractors guide homeowners smoothly through their remodeling projects, from conceptual design and finish selections to the final product. Design Tech Remodelings standard of excellence ensures innovative designs, quality craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail. NARI Certified Professional on Staff. Design Tech Remodeling; Building a Better Tomorrow for You and Your Family.

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New Years resolutions for homeowners might include completing various upgrades to their living spaces. And like most resolutions, items on the renovation wish list are popular and predictable.

The top five projects Philadelphia homeowners are planning for 2022 are kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, landscaping, interior painting, and exterior painting, according to research by Zillow and Realm, an online platform of home data and insights.

Nationwide, nearly three in four homeowners will consider at least one home improvement project in 2022. That number surprised researchers at Zillow.

READ MORE: Remodeling your home? Heres how to pay for it.

We think 2022 is going to be the year of the renovation, said Amanda Pendleton, Zillows home trends expert. Homeowners can build equity while making their homes more livable and functional, she said.

Kitchen and bathroom renovations are in the top five anticipated projects in cities across the country.

Kitchens and bathrooms sell homes, thats what weve always heard, Pendleton said. As places for entertainment, nourishment, and relaxation, these spaces took on additional importance during the pandemic.

READ MORE: Home bathrooms are evolving in the pandemic, just as they did in 1918

Bathroom remodels are the most popular, with more than half of surveyed homeowners saying they would consider this type of renovation. Many buyers are willing to pay a bit more for homes that have spa-like features such as curbless showers, heated floors, and free-standing bathtubs. The average cost of a bathroom remodel is about $13,400, according to Angi, the home services platform formerly known as Angies List.

Over the last couple of decades, main bathrooms have become retreats, and homeowners have become more willing to spend money to buy nice fixtures, steam showers, and lighted mirrors, thanks in part to luxurious hotel experiences, said a spokesperson for the National Kitchen and Bath Association, a trade organization representing 50,000 members of the construction, design, and retail industries who specialize in kitchens and bathrooms.

Zillow found that 46% of surveyed homeowners would consider remodeling their kitchens in 2022. Luxury kitchen features have become even more popular during the pandemic as homeowners cook more often. Homeowners are including more storage, such as walk-in pantries, and wealthy owners are adding a second kitchen, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The average cost of a kitchen remodel is about $35,300.

READ MORE: These kitchen features help you prepare holiday meals and sell your home

The three other renovation projects in Philadelphians top five for 2022 landscaping and interior and exterior painting are popular because they are relatively more affordable and can change the whole look of a home, according to Angi.

In nearly all of the 35 cities Realm examined, landscaping is a top priority for projects this year. The average cost of landscaping is about $2,400, according to Angi.

Interior and exterior painting ranked as a priority for 2022 in 17% of cities Realm studied. The average cost for interior painting is $2,000 and exterior painting is $3,300, according to Angi.

READ MORE: Which home renovations are worth the cost? Fewer than you think

Renovations with the highest return on investment for homeowners add living space, including conversions and additions that dont change the original structure of the house, according to Realm.

Nationwide, the projects at the top of homeowners lists include adding or improving office space, finishing a basement or attic, and adding a guest house or accessory dwelling unit such as an in-law suite, according to Zillow survey data.

Especially in high-cost and dense metropolitan areas, square footage is at a premium. And spending more time at home during the pandemic has made households want to spread out, use home gyms, and create spaces for schooling and working from home.

Space is king right now, Pendleton said, and thats what were seeing in these results.

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