What do stone countertops, free-standing showers and newly-painted cabinets have in common? They were the projects for which homeowners most frequently sought to hire a home professional through HomeAdvisor.com in 2014. Theyre also the closest thing we have to a crystal ball for this years home improvement trends, considering theyre coming froma service that more than 30 million homeowners trust to help with their home projects.

HomeAdvisor has provided K+BB with an exclusive, expanded list of the most popular and least popular kitchen and bathroom projects of 2014. And its going to put you well ahead of your competitors when it comes to anticipating client conversations and wishes in 2015.

The Bathroom Reigns; the Toilet is Dethroned The bathroom won the great popularity contest of 2014, coming in as the most frequently remodeled room in the house. Replacing the toilet and updating the countertops fell to the bottom of homeowner wish lists in 2014, and the most commonly requested bathroom projects included:

Installing a new bathtub. Shower/bathtub combos and jetted and walk-in tubs were most prevalent and most homeowners chose a solid color or a tile or granite look for their bathtub liners and shower surround finishes.

Installing a new shower. Freestanding showers, dual showers and steam showers were the most commonly requested shower installs.

Stone Cold Kitchen Countertops, Backsplash Fever The kitchen clocked in as the third most popular room to renovate, after the bedroom. The average size of a kitchen remodel was 200 square feet. While the least-popular kitchen remodeling projects included updating lighting, updating flooring and changing the floor plan, the most popular renovation projects included:

Updating the countertops. Most homeowners requested stone countertops, followed by laminate and tile. Other requested features included sink cutouts, backsplashes, integral sinks and cooktop cutouts.

Updating the cabinets. The majority of homeowners refinished their cabinets by painting them or otherwise changing their color. Lightening cabinets and matching new cabinets to old were least popular in terms of finish. The most popular features incorporated into the cabinetry projects were new countertops, pullout shelves, crown molding and a lazy Susan. - For more information about HomeAdvisor, visit http://www.HomeAdvisor.com.

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Red Hammer remodeling estimator is an easy to use construction cost calculator for your every day use. It is designed to help you get an instant quote for your home remodeling project and find a qualified contractor in your area. You can choose from multiple categories like plumbing, landscape, kitchen and bathroom renovation, flooring, paint etc., and follow step by step instructions to prepare your own construction estimate. You will then have an option to save, share, or send your quote to the local construction companies to schedule an appointment for a more detailed estimate. Developed by a licensed general contractor, Red Hammer will be your first step to estimate and find qualified trade professionals like plumber, carpenter, lighting, electrical, or flooring contractor.Try it now and let us know what you think! Youve got to start somewhere! Start with Red Hammer Today!

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It's a guilty pleasure to some, a fact-finding mission for others, but wandering around someone else's newly upgraded home does draw a crowd.

Here's your chance to check out 10 polished, recently remodeled homes -- some with over-the-top features -- at the16th annual Tour of Remodeled Homes in Portland, Lake Oswego, Wilsonville and Tigard from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15. Tickets, $22 for both days, are available at remodeltourportland.com; 503-684-1880.

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Cascade Restoration and Remodeling enhanced an outdated great room by removing a wall in the kitchen and opening up an isolated, unused dining room in a Tigard house.

The original family room had a sprawling red brick wall and wood stove that made the room feel small. In its place is a custom entertainment center with a linear gas fireplace. The carpet was replaced with new oak hardwood floors incorporated into the existing hardwoods.

The kitchen tile counters were updated with polished granite accented by a glass linear mosaic backsplash. Custom stained cabinetry encase top-of-the-line appliances including double ovens with a steam option that make cooking for family gatherings enjoyable.

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Kitchens have to accommodate a great variety of stuff. All but the biggest kitchens are under pressure to store utensils, pans, crockery, the food we eat and the appliances we use to cook it, and everything we need to clean it up afterward. As most of us dont have banks of cupboards and acres of floor space in our kitchens, it can make fitting in that wine rack or finding a home for your new food processor tricky. Its time to get creative.

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Reuse a box. Old wooden boxes and crates are very useful when perched on a work surface, operating as both storage space and shelves.

Pick them up at garage sales and vintage stores. Fit hooks under the top edge and on the sides to make use of every surface.

Work a window. If your wall space is already groaning with shelves, racks and rails, look to the window. Fitting a couple of rails across it, with hooks for hanging pans, will create a nice amount of additional storage. This strategy also works if youd like a little more privacy or want to obscure a less-than-inspiring view.

Create your own spice storage. Spice jars take up huge amounts of space in a cupboard, often because we have so many, but they are not large or heavy, so consider other ways to store them. By simply gluing or nailing the lids of screw-top jars to the underside of a kitchen cabinet, you can store spices neatly and prevent them from cluttering a drawer, shelf or work surface. And youll always know where to find them.

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Exploit the sides. Make the most of the side of a cabinet by using it for extra storage. Add a rail or hooks for hanging dishtowels as shown on the end of this kitchen island, and you could use this space for storing bulky items such as chopping boards. Simply attach cord to create a simple loop, then suspend them from sturdy hooks.

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Be sure to sit down when you meet with a designer in the kitchen department of a big home improvement store otherwise the price might knock you over.

According to Remodeling magazine, the national average for a full kitchen remodel is $54,909. I have never been able to get my mind wrapped around this, considering that the national median income is only around $51,000.

The average full kitchen remodel is defined as:

Update an outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with a functional layout of 30 linear feet of semi-custom wood cabinets, including a 3-by-5-foot island; laminate countertops; and standard double-tub stainless-steel sink with standard single-lever faucet. Include energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system, built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and custom lighting. Add new resilient flooring. Finish with painted walls, trim, and ceiling.

Remodeling magazine also reports that a major kitchen remodel returns an average of $40,732. My average kitchen remodel usually comes in at less than half this national average cost. Heres how you can save money on your kitchen project and turn your effort into a positive gain in home equity without sacrificing quality:

Start with your design. Figure out the layout you want for your kitchen. A simple and sleek design will appeal to most buyers and help keep your costs down. Keeping your existing layout is always cheaper. Avoid moving plumbing and electrical items if possible at least try to keep your stove (especially gas stoves) and sink in the same location. Moving a gas stove will require relocating gas lines and moving your sink plumbing can create additional problems. They also require additional permits and time.

Try to pick an overall theme country, modern, rustic, etc. This will help you select materials and ensure everything comes together properly. Have a good idea of the look you want before you go into a design center or talk to contractors.

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